The Importance of Mental Well-being in Attaining a Meaningful life

“Your mental health is everything prioritize it. Make the time like your life depends on it, because it does”. (Mel Robbins)

Physical health and well-being depend on the quality of mental health. If a person is not mentally healthy for any reason, its effects are manifested throughout the body because the brain controls all the body systems. Mental weakness or illness gives rise to numerous neurological, psychological, and physical ailments. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 500 million people worldwide suffer from some form of mental disorder, with the most prevalent being depression and schizophrenia. Each year, eight million people worldwide succumb to mental illnesses by taking their own lives. Despite this, very little money is spent on the treatment and care of mental illnesses worldwide. According to the Association of Mental Health, approximately 1.5 million people in developing countries are affected by mental health issues, while only 2% of the allocated budget for healthcare in such countries is spent on mental illnesses and their treatment.

The biggest problem with mental illness is that instead of experiencing the symptoms of the disease, the patient often experiences strange restlessness and urgency. The most commonly observed mental and psychological disorders include anxiety, worry, agitation, nervous tension, decreased sensation, Alzheimer’s, preference for solitude, insomnia and sleep disorders, excessive sleep and taking naps, cessation of breathing during sleep, madness, Parkinson’s disease, tremors, envy, memory weakness, phobia, lack of self-confidence, domination of negative thoughts, depression, mental breakdown, migraine, frustration, sense of deprivation, paralysis and paralysis, death anxiety, and hysteria, among others. People suffering from various psychological and mental illnesses either do not feel hungry at all or are so preoccupied with their thoughts and concerns that they do not pay attention to food. Some patients have trouble sleeping, or sleep is delayed due to disturbing thoughts. They frequently wake up during the night and experience a state of restlessness.

Although fatigue and weakness are symptoms of various physical illnesses, mental patients feel very weak without any apparent reason and get tired quickly. In addition to physical weakness, they also experience lack if interest in many important aspect of life like family, relationships and friend circle. They do not pay attention to personal things too. Sadness, distress, anxiety, or fear are evident on their faces. Most psychological disorders can be identified through the patient’s conversation. Some become silent, do not respond, or give very brief answers. Some have unrelated conversations. On the other hand, some patients start speaking continuously without thinking. In addition, talking during sleep, muttering, unwarranted anger, muscle tension, unhealthy digestion habit, breathing difficulties, headaches, back and joint pain, all can be symptoms of psychological and brain disorders.

The mental and emotional factors of a human have a significant impact on their body, leading to various complex mental, physical, and psychological illnesses. In addition to modern advancements, the decline in human values, the decrease in social relationships, and the deteriorating quality of mental health due to loneliness are rapidly destroying happiness in life. In big cities, the lack of sleep due to late nights also leads to sleep deprivation, irritability, anger, depression, muscular tension, and many other complications.

Furthermore, today, many individuals experience feelings of instability, restlessness, and anxiety. A significant contributing factor to these mental health issues is the weakened faith in divine existence. Why are these issues increasing drastically? The answer lies in our failure to accept our destiny and the misconception that we have complete control over everything. This is an illusion of the mind. We must remember that we did not enter this world by our own will, and we will not depart from hteaches our choice

If we strengthen our relationship with the Lord who is the best Healer. Then how is it possible for us to fall prey to severe diseases, depression, phobias, AIDS, and others? Because spiritual growth is very important for our emotional well-being as well as for flourishing with health and vitality on a physical level. Just as physical ailments are treated with medical prescriptions, salvation from all heart and soul issues and diseases, and the healing of the body and soul are only achievable through mental purity and agility, spiritual enlightenment and purity, correction of intentions and aspirations, and the elevation of character. These essential fruits are part of a beautiful example that mankind has always needed and will continue to need.

Nevertheless, it is important to understand a fundamental fact about our efforts: there are things within our power or control, and there are things beyond our power or control. We should focus on the things within our area of influence while acknowledging that there are aspects beyond our sphere of control or capacity. Therefore, let us do our best and entrust the rest to the Creator, ensuring that we are not adversely affected by the situation.

Secondly, it is crucial to recognize that the circumstances, whether favorable or unfavorable, that a person encounters in this world are tests. Each individual faces varying levels of tests, but it is important to remember that everything is temporary. If a person remains patient and steadfast, they can overcome the situation. Conversely, if they complain, become frustrated, engage in negative actions, and succumb to distress, they will be overwhelmed by the situation, negatively impacting their mental state and emotional well-being.

It is necessary to maintain mental and psychological health that we get 8 hours of sleep daily so that physical and mental fatigue of the day can be eliminated. Eat calmly and peacefully, avoid negative habits such as anger, envy, and hatred. During anger, always maintain self-control. Always greet people with kindness and love inside the house, at work, and on the streets, making love and respect our motto. Overlook small matters.

Do not let every word affect our mind. If you hear or see something disagreeable, try to forget it. Show love and respect to the young and elderly. Instead of seeking love, become a distributor of love. Avoid greed, covetousness, and lust. Stay away from all kinds of addictions. Never let feelings of inferiority dominate us. Along with divine worship, practice meditation, which means focusing with silence and harmony, and embrace the practice of physical activity, which serves as a panacea for both mental and physical well-being. Always embrace hope and positive thinking in order to lead a fulfilling life. Worry and despair weaken the human mind, turning it into a breeding ground for ailments. Laughter and happiness are crucial for mental and physical well-being.

The purpose of human life is to recognize that purpose. A person who identifies and acts upon this purpose is successful. They follow divine commandments, love themselves, value other human beings, remain happy and content, never losing themselves in the darkness of deprivation and despair. They know that they have been created for this universe, and all the blessings have been created for them. Every beauty, joy, and abundance has been dedicated to them, and they have been bestowed with the light of reason to attain all these blessings. So be optimistic in life !

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Man Proposes God Disposes

“May God give us the courage and the strength to achieve our goals as per His guidance”.

Everything works in this Universe with the will and law of God. Our efforts are destined which goes with the plan of God. And only He knows the degree and extent that can be crossed. God will make a man reach his marvel and then man will be judged with complete justice on the day of resurrection. God will multiply the rewards for good deeds. The perpetrator will suffer punishment by the law of Divine Retribution. Since God made man as the Vicegerent of the Earth to test man. If man exerts an effort to become a part of God’s marvel it is entirely his own choice and freedom. We may make plans but can’t control the outcome. For example, they had got their tickets reserved for the pilgrimage but had to cancel them due to heavy snowfall. God disposed their proposal. Thus, we have to do our best but the consequence is not our hand that is entirely God’s Will.

Man has been granted freedom with limited authority and also given a moral compass, sense of right and wrong, kindness and violence, fairness and injustice etc. And freedom of choice is granted by the Creator to make use of our powers and abilities. And every act will bring good or bad results. This choice is like a tool for him to increase goodness or use it for destruction. And the creator knows everything and owns all the knowledge, wisdom, power and authority.

“And God (is) Predominant over His affairs, but most among mankind do not know”.(Quran 12: 21)

For instance, if we sow a seed we exert our best efforts but ultimately the seed will not grow unless it gets enough sunlight, water and air, which is entirely in God’s hands. God has promised that He will provide sunlight water and air for the seed to grow, but a human has to make the effort to sow it. But if a man doesn’t sow the seed, then he loses the chance to get ample benefit from God, but if a man makes an effort to sow, then man will receive a contribution in this process and God promises to reward man for that effort which he has made as his part of the contribution. This analogy wapapapplye is here like a seed if we nourish ourselves with good thoughts, and purity of heart and grow ourselves or vice versa.

It’s not because God needs the help of man’s effort (even though the earth was existing even before human life began on Earth) but to give a man an opportunity on the earth’s time to grab such a blessing from his creator.

“My mercy encompasses all things. (Quran 7: 156)

“To Him belong the keys of the heavens and the earth. He extends provision for whom He wills and restricts [it]. Indeed He is, of all things, Knowing”. (Quran 42 12)

This gift of ‘Will Power’ which man is enjoying perpetually on earth since Adam PBUH,iis s is that man will achieve whatever he desires and strive for it. And man’s effort itself is God’s will and His allowance for man. If man exerts an effort for good he will be recompensed with good but if man exerts an effort for evil, he won’t go away with it but will be recompensed for it on the promised day of judgement.

God not only endowed us with hearing, sight, and hearts but also the faculties of thinking and reasoning, imagination, memory, discrimination, judgment, willpower and such other mental powers by which we can perform the functions fit for a man in the world. In addition, God has subjugated the entire universe for mankind so that we can explore, investigate, experiment, and discover and observes the versatile power of God.

God who has bestowed that power to man, “Our Lord is He Who gave to each thing its form and nature, then guided it.” (Quran 20: 50)

No matter how hard we strive to do so, we cannot possibly come to grasp the extent of God’s knowledge and the might of the Divine will because it is unlimited, eternal and unfathomable. We can comprehend it only as far as God permits us to do so, we must remember our incapability, incompetency, inefficiency and helplessness that if any disease attacks or got accident so we need help and support.

Nevertheless, we have many limitations with our temporary life, besides we have to depend on our creator for everything, and installation action awakening is impossible without Him. Whatever in the Universe is the manifestation of God. Our presence is because of Him. Just like a child’s presence is because of his mother. Man must seek to appreciate the extent of God’s knowledge, and reflect to comprehend His greatness.

God’s wisdom, knowledge and might are infinite. The marvellous and artistic creation of this world has been aesthetically designed which is beyond our vision and imagination. God’s creation of the entire universe is a great blessing bein for human beings because it shows us that we are under the control of the Almighty God. Hence, man needs to live life on earth according to the guidance of God. That will save man’s time by experiencing trial and error.

When man rejects what God has revealed and instructed, and tries to search himself for answers, he is automatically subjected to misguidance.

God also warns us from our arch enemy, the deceiver, Satan who always tries to misguide us in various ways, and instigates feelings of arrogance that we must try to figure out instead of submitting to God’s message. “Verily, Satan flows through the human being like blood.” And we have been given a demonstration in the story of Adam pub and Satan. So we should earnestly seek God’s guidance in every action we do to make us successful in both words.

“…so that you might know that God has power over all things and that God has encompassed all things in His knowledge”. (Quran 65: 12).

“Plan as if you are to live forever and pray as it is the last prayer”.

“Tie your camel and have trust in God”.

So believing in God’s plan will increase our confidence and determination, which will reflect in our deeds.

May God grant us the ability to recognize His true power. God is the source of Knowledge.