"If we cannot live happily without an assured future, we are clearly not adapted to living in a world where accidents will happen."

"Don't let your learning lead to knowledge; let your learning lead to action."

“Psychologists find that people will ignore or even deny the existence of a problem if they’re not fond of the solution.”

"The true price of anything you do is the amount of time you exchange for it."

"You cannot hate and understand yourself at the same time."

"If you argue for your limitations you get to keep them. But if you argue for your possibilities you get to create them!"

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In order to be productive, you need three elements: focus, energy and time. If you have focus and time, but you lack energy, you’ll be too tired and lethargic to tackle your tasks. If you have lots of energy and time, but lack focus, you’ll be constantly distracted, jumping from one thing to the other, unable to complete your task at hand. If you have both energy and focus, but you don’t have time, then you simply can’t be productive. Thus, productivity is a function of the three.

What is Productivity?

When the Age of Enlightenment and Reason came about in the middle of the 17th and early 18th century, its prime focus was to discredit anything that cannot be proven by science. Added to this, is the Western world’s uneasy relationship with the Church and religion in general. Western intellectuals were convinced that in order for human progress to be made, religion and spirituality need to step aside for Man to use his reason for economic and social advancement. This new found “freedom” led to the rise of modern nation states and capitalism.

Modern Nation States and Capitalism

Having said that, whilst we have made notable progress in many areas of life, we cannot deny that these advancements have come at a price. From the impact on the environment, to the disparity between rich and poor, to other social physical illnesses attributed to post-modern lifestyle (e.g. breakdown of families, sedentary lifestyle diseases, etc), these negative effects tend to question the advancement we’ve made in our productivity and human civilisation.

Cost of Post-modern Lifestyle

Yes, we’ve boosted our productivity as a human race but we’ve also lost three things along the way: our purpose, our values, and our soul. As humans, we’re treating ourselves (and other human beings) as soul-less machines whose whole purpose is to work. We’ve focused on what improves the functions of the body (nutrition, fitness, and sleep) and the mind (focus, creativity and time management) and neglected the values that nourish our soul.

Lost Our Purpose, Values, Soul

Allah is calling you to a different type of slavery: a slavery that’s bound to Him and frees you from the shackles of this life.We’re created as slaves, and thus we have a choice: Either we willingly submit and become slaves to the Creator of the heavens and the earth, our only true Master, OR we become (willingly or unwillingly) slaves to our money, our jobs, our families, our ego, etc. Which one would you rather be? Slave to the Most Merciful? Or slave to anything else?

Different Type of Slavery

“If you’re not going to be a slave to Allah, you’ll be a slave to something or somebody else” If we accept that we’re slaves of Allah, then this entails that whatever we do, whatever we say, should be in line with what our Master wants. Simply by accepting that you’re a slave of Allah opens a new level of purpose and meaning in your life. No longer will you be obsessed with the rat race and its spoils. Your main concern will always be: how can I please my Master? What can I do to be the best slave of Allah?

Slave to Allah

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">firstly, by submitting yourself as a slave of Allah you’ll change your outlook on life and always be intrinsically motivated to live life according to the values set in the Quran and the sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (s) and not according to the swaying values of humanity. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Secondly, you’ll have a higher purpose that helps you balance between the different life roles (parent, spouse, child, neighbour, employee etc) instead of being solely obsessed with a single role. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Thirdly, you’ll feel constantly connected to your Master and seek His pleasure in every small or major decision.</li></ul>

Change your outlook on life

The second role that Islam commands a person to fulfil is to be Allah’s successive authority on earth. In the verse, “[ Prophet], when your Lord told the angels, ‘ I am putting a successor on earth” [2: 30].The Arabic word used for “successor” in this verse is khalifah which is often misunderstood to mean the Islamic political system headed by a caliph. This is not the Quranic meaning of this word. The Quranic meaning of khalifah is that of a vicegerent, deputy or potential trustee to whom a responsibility is temporarily given.

Allah's Trustees on Earth

What does it mean to be a trustee of Allah on earth? The following hadith helps explain this role: “Everyone of you is a guardian and is responsible for his charges. The ruler who has authority over people is a guardian and is responsible for them, a man is a guardian of his family and is responsible for them; a woman is a guardian of her husband’s house and children and is responsible for them; a slave is a guardian of his master’s property and is responsible for it; so all of you are guardians and are responsible for your charges”. (Bukhari).

Everyone of you is a guardian

Islam comes with values and guidelines that are not imposed by external force, but self-applied out of a person’s own will and submission to the command of Allah and the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad (s). Living and applying these values have huge benefit to the individual and to the society. Values such as amanah (trust), sidq (honesty), ihsaan (excellence),adl (justice) & rahma (mercy) help us be truthful in our lives and uphold the highest standards of morality. All these values help maintain human dignity. This is where Islam encourages its followers to have an internal moral compass.

Internal Moral Compass

Once the Caliph Umar Bin Abdul-Aziz, who received a visitor from a distant land. While they conversed about the state of the Muslims, he kept a lamp lit. However, when the conversation turned to personal and family issues, the caliph dimmed the lamp and conversed in the dark. His visitor was bemused by this behaviour and asked him why he did this. The Caliph responded that he bought the lamp using money from the Treasury of the Muslim World, so he only used it when working on related matters and not for personal benefit! An entire civilisation was built on such honourable Islamic values.

True Islamic Values - A True Story

Prophet Muhammad (s) taught us that a person would be asked about five things on the Day of Judgement: <ol><li class="ql-align-justify">his knowledge and how he used it, </li><li class="ql-align-justify">his youth and how he spent it, </li><li class="ql-align-justify">his life and how he lived it, and </li><li class="ql-align-justify">his wealth (where he got it from) </li><li class="ql-align-justify">& how he spent it. </li></ol>If you think about these five questions, they are all linked to productivity. Were you productive with your knowledge and used it well? Were you productive with your youth living a life of service or did you waste it away? Were you productive with your money, earning it from ethical sources and spending it in the right way?

Five Things

Ever wondered if there's a practical way to lead a productive lifestyle that combines the best of Islamic tradition and modern psychology and science? In The Productive Muslim, Mohammed Faris, the founder of ProductiveMuslim.com, provides this practical framework that helps urban global Muslims lead a productive lifestyle – spiritually, physically and socially.Combining his love for Islam with modern productivity techniques, in this book, Mohammed will teach you:How to spiritually book your productivityHow to manage your sleep, nutrition, and fitnessHow to be socially productive outside your home and communityhow to manage your focus in an age of distractionsHow to build productive habits and routinesHow to manage your time and invest in your hereafterHow to be productive during Ramadan

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<a href="https://chieflings.com/guides/speaking-in-tongues/">The tongue gift</a> can stir you up and supercharge your relationship with God. As we explore its purpose, importance, and benefits, I hope you'll find reasons to desire and function in this gift.

Introduction

According to Paul in 1 Corinthians 12, the purposes are:- Service before God- Service to mankind - Personal Benefits for the Believer

The Purpose of Speaking in Tongues.

While often used interchangeably, these represent different expressions of the tongue gift. Praying in tongues is making an earnest request to God in the language of the Spirit. Speaking in tongues is spiritually narrating, declaring, or exercising authority in a spiritual language.

Praying in Tongues vs Speaking in Tongues

#1: A More Effective Prayer Life.#2: Enjoyable and Easier prayer.#3: Matured spiritual organs. #4: Enter new spiritual dimensions in Christ.#5. Realignment to God's will.#6: Accurate Discernment and Divine Knowledge.#7. Build supernatural strength.#8: Build Staying power.#9: Consistent prayer life.

9 Spiritual Benefits of Speaking in Tongues.

#1: More Effective Prayer Life.When we pray in tongues, we pray God's will, fulfilling our most pressing needs.#2: Enjoyable and Easier Prayer.Praying in tongues is easy, satisfying, enjoyable, and stirs us up spiritually.#3: Matured Spiritual Organs.Our spiritual faculties for expression mature as we exercise the tongue gift.#4: Enter New Spiritual Dimensions. With maturing spiritual organs comes the ability to experience more of the supernatural.

Benefits of speaking in Tongues.

#5: Realignment to God's Will.Praying in tongues shifts our focus from our desires to God's will.#6: Accurate Discernment and Divine Knowledge.The tongue gift births prophetic visions and revelational knowledge.#7: Build Supernatural Strength.Praying in tongues makes tremendous power available to accomplish God's will.  #8: Build Staying Power.It helps you remain in God's love while waiting on Him.#9: Consistent Prayer Life.The tongue gift enables you to initiate and maintain a perpetual atmosphere of prayer within you. "Pray without ceasing" (1 Thess 5:17).

Benefits of The Tongue Gift.....cont'd

Learn more about the tongue gift in greater depth after reading the<a href="https://chieflings.com/bible-studies/benefits-of-speaking-in-tongues/"> original article</a>.Idea source: https://chieflings.com/bible-studies/benefits-of-speaking-in-tongues/

Closing Credits.

The tongue gift builds you up spiritually & realigns you to God's will. Discover 9 edifying benefits that'll supercharge your spiritual life.

As we go through the purpose, importance, and benefits of speaking in tongues, I hope that you will find multiple reasons to desire and function in this gift,

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Why Tongues: 9 Edifying Benefits of Speaking in Tongues.

1. Arrogance breeds complacency and complacency breeds failure.

2. The temporary satisfaction of quitting is outweighed by the eternal suffering of being nobody.

3. Close your eyes. Focus on making yourself feel excited, powerful. Imagine yourself destroying goals with ease.

4. I have to go to work today—change your language—I get to go to work today.

5. You are exactly where you deserve to be. Change who you are and you will change how you live.

6. The amount of stress you can tolerate while remaining effective is directly correlated to the level of success you will enjoy.

7. Find a person who is as successful as you’d like to be, ask them what to do, do it and work hard.

8. If you’re not willing to work hard, then you don’t deserve to be successful.

9. Absolutely every single one of my actions is intentional. Divine purpose. If your day is full of mindless action, you act without thought.

10. You have unlimited work to do today. Every second you waste is an admittance that you don’t actually want it badly enough.

11. Aspire to be a superhero. Not a normal person with a bigger house and nicer car.

12. The internet is the new battleground of Earth, the Wild West, the place of truth and opportunity.

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He's known for his views on masculinity, wealth and success.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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12 quotes from Andrew Tate

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Meditation isn't just about clearing your mind—it's a powerful tool for incubating solutions. Allow your subconscious to work on problems during meditation sessions, using <a href="https://freemeditationscripts.com/meditation-script/anxiety/calming-the-storm-a-free-guided-meditation-script-for-anxiety/">free meditation scripts </a>as your guide.

Meditate on It

Engaging in a leisurely, mindful walk without a specific purpose can stimulate creative thinking and lead to unexpected solutions popping into your mind.

Take Mindful Walks

Contrary to being a waste of time, daydreaming can help your brain make connections it might not make while focused on tasks. Allow yourself to daydream and watch the solutions surface.

Practice the Art of Daydreaming

Never underestimate the power of a good night's sleep for problem-solving. During sleep, your brain reorganizes and processes information, often leading to insights and solutions upon waking.

Sleep On It

Jot down everything you know about the problem and then distract yourself with a different activity. This act of letting go can often lead the subconscious to work its magic.

Write It Down and Let It Go

Engaging in a simple, repetitive task can put your brain in a semi-meditative state, allowing thoughts to flow more freely and solutions to emerge naturally.

Engage in a Repetitive Task

Sometimes, the best way to solve a problem is to stop focusing on it. Work on something else, and the solution to the original problem may reveal itself when you least expect it.

Switch to a Different Problem

Spending time in nature can refresh the mind and offer new perspectives. The answers you seek might just be waiting in the tranquility of the outdoors.

Reflect in Nature

Can moments of inactivity truly be the key to unlocking solutions to our most challenging problems?

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The Art of Solving Problems by Doing Nothing

If you’re rejected, accept it. If you’re unloved, let go. If they choose someone or something over you, move on. Not everyone you love will stay; not everyone you trust will be loyal. I don’t care about losing people who don’t want to be in my life anymore. I’ve lost people who meant the world to me and I’m still doing just fine. Do not follow the majority; follow the right way. You can feel it when someone is not being real with you; energy never lies. Always speak how you feel and never be sorry for being real.

Give people time; give people space. Don’t beg anyone to stay; let them roam. What’s meant for you will always be yours. I feel so much better when people don’t know where I am and what I’m doing. You may not be able to control every situation and its outcome, but you can control your attitude and how you deal with it. Do good; it will come back to you in unexpected ways. Be happy with what you have, while working for what you want.

Do good; it will come back to you in unexpected ways.

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Denzel Washington: Energy Never Lies

You must be the change you wish to see in the world.

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

Do one thing every day that scares you.

It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.

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THE Most Famous Quotes of All Time

The rarer you are, the rarer the people are who share your perspective. In this way, the greater your success, the fewer people you can share it with.

Loneliness is a kind of tax you have to pay to atone for a certain complexity of mind.

The rarer you are, the rarer the people are who share your perspective.

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Chris Williamson: Rarity And Loneliness, Complexity And Atonement

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Immersive vs. Instant: Depth of Engagement

Books often contain timeless wisdom and thorough research, offering reliability and depth. Blogs are adept at capturing the zeitgeist, offering immediate reactions and insights into current trends and events.

Timeless vs. Trendy: Relevance and Reliability

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Reading a book is a solitary journey that can lead to profound personal insight and growth. Blogs, conversely, create a communal space for discussion and shared learning, connecting readers worldwide.

Solo vs. Social: The Reading Experience

While books can be an investment and require physical space, they also represent a tangible collection of knowledge. Blogs eliminate physical barriers, providing free and instant access to a wealth of information.

Cost and Accessibility: Economic and Physical Factors

The sustained concentration required to read a book can enhance cognitive capabilities and attention span. Blogs, with their concise and varied content, can improve adaptability and information processing skills.

Cognitive Impact: Brain Training and Adaptability

Books offer a rich variety of genres and detailed explorations of niche topics. Blogs provide an endless stream of content across various fields, catering to diverse interests and inquiries.

Genre and Variety: The Spectrum of Content

Books often carry the weight of authority and expertise, while blogs offer personal perspectives and unique voices, adding a human touch to the information presented.

Authoritative vs. Personal: Voice and Expertise

Books capture the enduring essence of knowledge at a moment in time, while blogs are fluid and can be updated to reflect new insights and developments.

Evolving vs. Static: The Lifecycle of Content

Deciding between books and blogs isn't an either/or choice but a strategic decision based on your current needs and goals. By incorporating both into your life, you can enjoy the depth and stability of books while staying agile and informed with blogs. Together, they provide a comprehensive framework for learning, entertainment, and personal growth.

Choosing Your Champion: A Balanced Approach

In the digital age, the clash between traditional books and dynamic blogs sparks a debate on the best medium for learning, entertainment, and personal growth. Dive into the pros and cons to discover how each shapes our minds and souls.

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Page vs. Post: The Enduring Battle of Books and Blogs

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