The worst part of you

We’re often taught to have compassion for ourselves.

But what if I told you to go one step further--
to love the worst part of the worst version of you?

That part of you that lashes out.
That part of you that hides.
That part of you that procrastinates or gives up.

On the surface, it looks like your enemy.
But if you dig deeper—you’ll find it’s actually been doing its best for you.
Maybe it’s trying to protect you from hurt.
Maybe it’s pushing you to get stronger.
Maybe it’s just making sure you survive something difficult.

In Islam, we learn that every human being has a nafs—our lower self.
Allah tells us: “Indeed, the nafs constantly commands toward evil—except those upon whom my Lord has mercy” (12:53).

Notice: even the worst impulses inside us are part of how Allah designed us.

Not to bury them in shame, but to recognize their presence, seek Allah’s mercy, and train them.

When you can appreciate what that “worst part” was trying to do for you,
you can then show it another way.
A way aligned with who you want to be, and with the values Allah calls you to.

That’s when it starts to let go.

That’s when you feel peace.

💡 If this resonates, I invite you to book a free consultation with me.

We’ll uncover the hidden reasons behind your patterns and start building healthier ways forward—tools rooted in both coaching and Islamic guidance.

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Salam 👋🏽, I’m Meha, a life & purpose coach focused on empowering Muslim women to live more fulfilled lives and achieve success on their own terms.