your life at present is between past and future. So what has preceded you can be rectified Tawbah (repentance), Nadam (repentance) and istighfar (seek forgiveness from Allah). And this is something you will never fail nor will you afanarte as you would with strenuous work. Rather it is an action of the heart. Then in regard to the future (then it can be corrected) to hold back by yourself of sins. And this abandonment is merely the output of something and it's easy. This action is not a limb, that requires that you strive and work. Rather it is a strong will and intention of the heart that will break your body, heart and thoughts. So to what has preceded, then rectifícalo ruefully. And for the future, then rectifícalo with a strong will and intention. None of this involves no difficulty or effort of the extremities. But then your attention should be directed to your life today, the time between two times. If you blow it, then you have squandered the opportunity to be among the fortunate and saved. If you care, you have rectified the two times, before and the one after, as stated above, then you will succeed and reach the break delight you and even have everlasting joy. However, care is harder than what comes before and after, as it tries to keep surveillance of what is decent and good for your soul, and what will bring success and prosperity.
Author: Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah
Al-Fawaa'id, pages 151-152
Al-Istiqaamah, No. 2
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