Lessons from Nahjul Balagha: Always keep yourself level-headed
“Your aim (reward or punishment) is before you. Behind your back is the hour (of resurrection), which is driving you on. Keep (yourself) light and overtake (the forward ones). Your last ones are being awaited by the first ones (who have preceded).”[xii]
Remember your ultimate goal in life is success in religion and meeting your Lord with that element of peace. In such small words Imam Ali (a.s.) has made life so simple and has put it in a nutshell where we know what our aims are, we know our obstacles as well as our final destination; so keep working towards that. Let the day of resurrection drive you on to achieve accolades in this world as well as nourish your soul at the same time for the hereafter. By reminding yourself of your ultimate aims in life, you will keep yourself grounded and have a clear path so that you can tackle any issue or problem you have with distinction and a clear solution. “Let go of your pride, put down your arrogance, and remember your grave.”[xiii]
