The story of the taxi driver as told by Ustad Abdini I will never forget a person - a taxi driver - when we were on our way to the airport in Mashhad. Every time we approached a red light, he kept saying, “Look, sir, I take this route every day. Every red light is always red to me. But now that you're here, every light is green." The Moral: The Power of Negative Demand What did this man do to himself? He didn't want to see the good in the situation. Instead, he saw himself as constantly unlucky, under attack, and out of time. Therefore, someone with this mindset will have these thoughts in mind. Unconsciously, he demands this result. Although his words sound like a complaint, it is a form of demanding negativity. Beware: a person who constantly mentions his faults or bad luck is unknowingly asking for more. If a person has a flaw, he should strive to correct it - not talk about it all the time. Talking about a defect does not remove it; Instead, he transfers negative energy to others. These negative speculations and pessimism are rooted in doubt (khaud). Sometimes this doubt is directed towards others (a sign of hypocrisy), and sometimes it is directed towards oneself (a sign of despair, hopelessness and lack of motivation). Let us keep our words and focus on solutions instead of repeating our complaints. Practical Islam - Said Samer Hakim.