Oh dear heart, it’s Eid.
And I know you’ve celebrated Eid before….you’ve worn the clothes, shared the food, smiled for pictures. But this year… it feels different, doesn’t it?
Because you made it here with more awareness. With more intention. You didn’t rush through these ten days. You were in them. Even when you were tired. Even when it was quiet. Even when it wasn’t perfect.
You kept showing up.
It wasn’t about doing everything. It was about the small things you held close to your chest…the du’a, the dhikr, the self-restraint, the moments of honesty between you and Allah.
Those things built something in you.
So this Eid is not just a celebration. It’s a reflection. A marker. A moment to say, I didn’t run this time. I stayed. I listened. I leaned in.
And even if life is still busy and nothing outside has changed drastically.. you know your heart feels softer. You know you’ve shifted.
You made it here differently…With more calm. More clarity. More closeness.
So let yourself enjoy today. Not because everything is perfect. But because your heart did the work. You came closer to Allah. You remembered who you are.
And you carried Hajar’s strength, Ibrahim’s trust, Ismail’s surrender… in your own way.
So smile today. Rest. Be with your people..even if they are miles apart ..share something sweet…celebrate what Allah allowed you to experience. Say TaqabbalAllahu minna wa minkum and mean it.
Because He saw it all. And He accepted more than you realize.
You made it to Eid, dear heart.
And you made it well.
Ya Allah, thank You for allowing me to witness these ten days with intention.
Thank You for every moment You accepted, even the ones I didn’t count.
Let this Eid be a reminder of how close You are.
Let the softness stay with me.
Let the clarity continue.
And let this be the beginning of a better version of me.. one that stays connected to You, even outside of sacred seasons.
Your Tranquility Partner ❣️
Rawsheedah Akorede Saheed
