In moments of deep silence, when the noise of the world around you subsides, a simple but essential question may occur to you:
Why do we sometimes feel that peace is far away, even though everything we are looking for is within us?
Many people believe that peace of mind is postponed, or linked to ideal circumstances, or is only a reward in the hereafter.
But the truth that is repeated in spiritual and psychological experiences together says something completely different:
Inner peace begins when the layers increase… and you connect with God from this honest place.
The concept of paradise on earth: not a spiritual illusion
Paradise on earth does not mean a life without pain or challenges, but rather an inner state of:
- Contentment despite the fluctuations
- Tranquility despite the pressures
- Change harmoniously and calmly
It is a state of awareness in which a person feels that God is near, and that his own self is not an enemy to him, but rather a path to Him.
Herein lies the profound link between self-love and faith , a link that has been much misunderstood.
Self-love: Why is it misunderstood religiously?
Some people confuse self-love with selfishness or vanity, but in its true essence, self-love means:
- To see yourself as a trust, not a burden
- Respect your boundaries as you respect God's commands.
- Take care of your heart because God is watching it.
- Remember that within you is a breath of God's spirit
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
"Your own self has a right over you."
This is not a psychological luxury, but a deep-seated principle of faith .
Self-love is saying:
I deserve mercy… because God is merciful.
I deserve to be healed… because God does not want me to suffer.
I deserve peace… because God is peace.
When you become disconnected from yourself… your connection with God is disrupted.
Many cases of anxiety, chronic guilt, or feelings of spiritual detachment do not stem from a lack of faith.
Rather, it stems from an unresolved internal conflict :
- repressed feelings
- Old traumas
- Self-inflicted cruelty in the name of patience
- Self-reproach and self-flagellation in the name of humility
Over time, the relationship with God transforms from a refuge… into a source of fear.
Herein lies the paradox:
You are not moving away from God.
Rather, you are distancing yourself from the self that God created.
Linking psychological healing and spiritual connection
Recent studies in depth psychology and emotional intelligence indicate that:
- Unprocessed emotions close off spaces of awareness
- Trauma creates patterns and thoughts of fear that prevent reassurance.
- Inner peace is not achieved through ignoring, but through liberation.
This completely contradicts the spiritual concept:
"Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest."
The mention here is not just words,
Rather, it is presence, awareness, and honesty with oneself before God .
Self-love as a hidden form of worship
On the Day of Resurrection, a person will be asked about four things, as mentioned in the noble hadith: about his life and how he spent it, about his youth and how he used it, about his wealth and how he acquired it and how he spent it, and about his knowledge and what he did with it.
All of this means that you are important and responsible for yourself.
When you consciously take care of yourself, you are practicing an invisible form of worship:
- When you say "no" to what drains you
- When you treat your pain instead of burying it
- When you ask for support instead of remaining silent
- When you free yourself from your traumas instead of living with them
All of this brings you back to your true nature…
And instinct is the closest point to God.
Real-life examples: How does inner peace change?
- Prayer has become more connected and reassuring.
- The prayer became sincere, not anxious.
- Faith has transformed from a duty into a refuge.
- The relationship with oneself has become kinder and clearer.
Not because you are becoming "more religious," but because the psychological barriers that were blocking peace of mind are beginning to be broken.
Simple daily steps for the committee on earth
- Ask yourself daily: How do I feel right now, without judgment? Acknowledge and experience your feelings.
- Speak to God honestly and naturally, not in a perfect way.
- Respect your boundaries as part of your integrity.
- Don't delay your healing under the guise of patience; seek help, attend therapy sessions, and prepare your sanctuary.
- Build your own structure by developing your skills and loving yourself.
- Remember that peace is not achieved through cruelty; be kind to yourself.
In conclusion: Paradise begins from within.
Heaven on earth is not a place we reach, but a state we allow to occur when:
- We love ourselves consciously
- We honestly release our pain
- We connect with God from a tranquil heart, not a weary one.
Only then,
Faith transforms from an idea… into an experience
Life transforms from conflict to tranquility.
A quiet invitation
If you feel that peace is near but hidden,
Perhaps it is time for you to return to yourself first .
From there… it all begins.