As the year slowly comes to an end, I thought it would be fitting to sit and reflect in this post.

There were many bleak moments this year. Times when I wanted to give up and quit because ‘what’s the point‘ kept ringing in my ears.

And yet…here I am.

Practicing gratitude is a powerful tool. It has brought me back from so many dark lows in life. It helped me find my way back to my purpose, my passions, and the positives in life.

Please allow me to share some of the things I am so so grateful for – and I hope you’ll share yours with me in the comments below 💖

Oh Almighty Lord, I am so grateful for…

• Your Protection and Guidance
• My health
• My husband 🤵💋
• Quiet, productive mornings at home (I love a good reset day where the floors are mopped and laundry is done)
• My radio jobs (shoutout to GoodHopeFM and FeelgoodFM ♡)
• Islam (Oh Allah, keep me on the Path that garners Your Favour and Blessings)
• Chilly winters (cos I’m cold-blooded)
• My parents (where do I even begin…I love you, Mommy and Daddy🥺)
• My ability to drive
• All the online friends who love everything I do (I wish I could list each of your names here… I know you’re reading this post!)
• My parents-in-law (I love you, Mommy and Daddy…you brought up the man at my side ❤️)
• Those family members who supported me through dark times (this always makes me teary…)
• Your Divine Patience 🙏 (just knowing You are always with me, Allah, despite messing up sometimes…)
• My cooking skills (have you tried my butter chicken recipe yet?)
• The radio friends and mentors I made along my journey
• Slow days
• Picnics on the beach (especially during the winter!)
• Curry paired with flaky roti
• Hugs and snuggles and holding hands (physical touch is my love language)
• MY BRAIN
• My home 🪴
• The ability to buy nice things for myself and loved ones (gotta work for that bag)
• The memories of my grandmother (her passing was one of the hardest things I’ve endured so far in life…I miss her so so much…I can’t wait to see her in Jannah/Paradise, God Willing)
• All the love (even when I feel alone… someone comes my way and proves me wrong…💚💙❤️🧡)

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What are you grateful for, dear reader? Let’s chat in the comments section – even the ONE thing you are most grateful for this year – I’d love to hear from you ❤️

Z