October to Remember A Heart Full of Gratitude

 

October came with grace.

And it left me blooming in ways I didn't even plan for.

This month, I found myself counting blessings I didn't ask for, and blessings I prayed for. A quiet month, yet a deeply meaningful one. A month that whispered, “You are held.”

So today, I pause.

To honour, remember and give thanks.

A Beginning Rooted in Sisterhood

One of the greatest highlights of this month was birthing my female-only hike.

Forty beautiful women.

Forty souls choosing nature, choosing connection, choosing themselves.

When I saw them gather, my heart whispered, “Alhamdulillah.”

We walked.

We breathed.

We shared.

We healed in silence and laughter.

And that moment anchored something deep women thrive in safe spaces. We rise when we rise together. I am grateful for every queen that showed up.

May this journey continue to expand us.

Moori, My Royal Highness

My precious cat, Moori, kicked through the month in his royal manner.

My gentle companion.

My little emotional healer with whiskers.

May the Almighty bless him and keep him safe always.

Amin.

Good Health

Health is wealth.

I didn’t visit the hospital this month, even though I almost did.

But I am here strong, breathing, moving, living.

Some are battling illnesses they can’t speak about.

Some live on medication.

Some pray daily for healing.

So I say, Alhamdulillah, for a body that carries me faithfully.

For energy.

For strength.

For stillness within.

A Seat at the Table

I was invited to the United Nations House for a peace-building discussion.

Me.

In that room.

I sat with leaders, dreamers, peace builders.

And I shared my thoughts my two cents, but it mattered.

Gratitude for spaces where voices like mine can grow.

Spaces where women and young people get to shape conversations that matter.

Family My First Blessing

My parents are alive.

My siblings are well.

We are healthy.

We are protected.

This is a blessing money cannot buy.

A blessing we sometimes forget to honour.

Today, I honour it.

Sisterhood in Friendship

I am surrounded by friends who have become sisters.

Who show up.

Who laugh with me.

Who speak life into me.

Who hold me when my strength shakes.

My Mastermind Catering & Culinary Institute family  steady, loving, inspiring.

Gratitude for hearts that love loudly and softly.

Nature My Sacred Sanctuary

Every hike this month felt like a prayer.

Every mountain felt like home.

Sometimes I feel even the animals envy us  while they sit behind cages, we roam free under the sky Allah stretched for us.

Even some humans envy nature-walkers because not everyone can wander in nature and feel peace.

Not everyone gets to breathe that kind of freedom.

I do.

And I’m grateful.

The Garden and Its Lessons

My plants are thriving.

Their leaves stretch toward the sun like they know their purpose.

Yes, I lost some too  my lemongrass didn’t make it.

Maybe it was root infection.

My vegetables?

Well…the estate peacock turned them into breakfast. 🤭

Cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes  they never reached my plate.

And my yam not ready for harvest yet.

Lesson?

Growth and loss walk side by side.

And sometimes nature teaches us to laugh, let go, and plant again.

Daily Safety

Every day I stepped out and returned home safely.

No harm touched me.

No danger overtook me.

Every sunrise met me, and every night found me in peace.

Safety is not small.

Life is fragile.

For every journey completed Alhamdulillah.

Provision

I had food to eat.

And the luxury to choose what not to eat.

Some pray for just one meal.

Allah honoured me with options.

My senses are intact sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell.

Mercy in its purest form.

Alhamdulillah.

New Souls, Pure Energy

I met new people who felt like sunlight.

Aligned energy.

Clean intentions.

Friendships forming quietly, naturally.

Pure bliss.

Little Joys

My hair stylist?

A creation of art.

Her hands did that.

Small joys matter too.

Kindness Still Exists

I watched a tricycle man help another with a spare tire.

He did it with sincerity.

No cameras.

No show.

Just humanity.

I asked if he knew him before.

He said yes  but even if he didn’t, kindness remains kindness.

Some people won't help even their own family.

Some compete.

Some resent.

Some fight battles unseen.

But kindness exists.

I saw it.

And it warmed me.

Financial Reflection

I almost felt bad that I didn’t meet my financial goals this month.

Almost.

Then I remembered everything written here.

Every breath.

Every blessing.

Every joy.

And I said,

Alhamdulillah Rabbil Alameen.

All praise belongs to the Lord of the worlds.

Life Happens to Us All

Some people are battling serious health issues.

Some are fighting mental storms silently.

Some are crying for children, while others have children and are overwhelmed.

Some are praying for marriage, while some are trying to survive divorce.

Life humbles everyone, one way or another.

As Dr. Hauwa Bello always tells me,

"Beeba, all that glitters is not gold."

She knows me.

She knows how hard I can be on myself.

And she reminds me to breathe.

Anchoring in Allah

GrandKhadee gave me a gem this month.

She asked,

“How well do you use the names of Allah to anchor yourself?”

My answer then was, “I don’t.”

Now? I do.

And it has shifted something inside me.

Allah is An-Nur The Light.

And I choose to be light.

Allah is As-Salaam  Peace.

I choose peace.

Allah is Ash-Shakūr  The Most Appreciative, The One Who Rewards Gratitude.

And I am His vicegerent  as Jemila Idris always reminds me.

Gratitude is my compass.

Light is my path.

Boundaries & Self-Worth

A conversation with my dear friend Grace touched my heart.

She told me,

“No matter what, don’t let people walk over you because they pay you. If the environment becomes toxic, bow out for your sanity.”

It hit deep.

Far too many smile while breaking inside.

Some stay in jobs that crush their spirit.

Some stay in friendships that drain their soul.

Respect yourself enough to walk away.

Silence is not strength when your soul is bleeding.

Pretending to be fine eventually becomes who you are  a mask, not a life.

So I choose peace.

I choose boundaries.

I choose self-honour.

A Heart Full of Praise

Gratitude to my Creator.

Gratitude to the souls He placed in my life.

Gratitude for this journey.

Gratitude for the unseen and seen blessings.

October  you refined me.

You reminded me.

You rooted me deeper in love, faith and purpose.

Final Whisper

May we continue to bloom.

May peace stay near.

May gratitude remain our anchor.

Aameen.

If this touched your heart…

Leave a comment, share your own gratitude moment, or tag someone who needs this reminder.

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Let's rise together in nature, in faith, in gratitude, in sisterhood. 🌿✨