The Sincerely, Sumayah podcast is moving to a new platform called Substack. Become a free or paid subscriber to receive new content, videos and podcasts at: https://sumayah.substack.com All of the Sincerely, Sumayah classic edition episodes will remain available for listeners. ______ A brief episode on boundaries, vulnerability and human limitations. “I don't want to let anyone down, and feel like I've failed them if I can't be supportive. Sometimes I am struggling myself and I realized I have no one who actually listens to me.”

Taking responsibility for the process of your growth and healing means dealing with triggers and setting healthy boundaries.

I haven't met anyone who meets my criteria without deal-breakers. Does this mean I'm being too picky? Where's the line between having impossible standards and settling?

Each person comes with their gift. Can you be receptive to the gift and let the experience go with grace? Can it mean that Allah (swt) is showing you that you are worthy and that this is possible for you?

There are relationships that primarily take from us, others that nourish us and some that do both. Which is which?

You can always come back home. You've never gone too far or changed too much to be welcome.

In the story of Musa (pbuh) and Al-Khidr in Surat Al-Kahf, we witness an interaction between a Prophet who is also a distinguished leader of his people, and a slave of Allah that had been given knowledge and a special understanding of matters.

Reflecting on Ayah (7:43) from the Quran, and how feeling all that we do is part of the Human experience in this world. It doesn't mean anything about who you are or your character.

Do you pause after an experience to check in with yourself and see how it leaves you feeling? Do you pay attention to the effect people, media, places or even food have on you afterwards?

For everyone who apologizes before sharing their thoughts or feels like what they're thinking isn't normal or probably not even acceptable.

Look at the bigger picture.

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