For a long time, Mizba Godal was a traveler on a restless road. Working in education and surrounded by people, she found herself constantly chasing the ghost of external validation. She was internally harsh, a silent critic of her own soul, always questioning if she was enough. The hustle was so intense that the anxiety of the future prevented her from feeling the joy of the present.
Then, the world stopped.
During the 2020 lockdown, while the world was quiet outside, Mizba’s mind was noisy. A dear friend named Sunanda reached out and suggested a simple shift: journaling to reduce stress. Although Mizba had always preferred physical diaries, she decided to try a digital gratitude app. She did not know then that she was about to meet her newest, most non-judgmental friend.
The transition was transformative. Using the app’s features, Mizba began to pour her heart out every single night before sleep. She wrote when she was happy, but she also wrote when she was angry, confused, or hurting.
“I felt the journaling itself became a new friend, who is there at the end of the day to listen to me and my heart without any judgement.” ~ Mizba
This daily ritual became a stress buster. It allowed her to feel blank, letting go of the heavy worries of the day. Even if there was no instant solution to a problem, the act of writing it down broke the worry into manageable pieces. As the days of journaling turned into years, a profound internal shift occurred. The girl who used to be her own harshest critic began to practice self-compassion.
She realized that she could not fake empathy for others until she had practiced it on herself first. Gratitude taught her that what she possessed in the now was sufficient. Her goals became exciting add ons rather than desperate requirements for happiness. She stopped rushing and started listening to others, realizing that often people just want to be heard rather than needing a solution. She adopted a personal motto that became a guiding light for her life.
“Always be the magic that you are looking for in the world.” ~ Mizba
The change was not just internal; it was visible. Family, friends, students, and even strangers began to notice a difference. They saw a woman who was calmer, more thankful, and deeply present. She started noticing the small wins that she used to breeze past, like a silly joke shared during a family dinner. Now, these moments of appreciation come to her automatically.
As Mizba says, kindness and gratitude are free of cost and will multiply in return, but you must build a bridge of kindness with yourself first. Her journey is a reminder that when things are not going right, the best place to look is within. By taking a moment to breathe and putting your thoughts down, you realize that the magic you have been looking for has been there all along, waiting for you to notice it.
We often spend our lives waiting for the world to be kind to us, yet we forget that the most important conversation we will ever have is the one we have with ourselves. Gratitude is not just about counting blessings; it is about reclaiming your power from the noise of the world. It is the quiet realization that you do not need to be perfect to be worthy, and you do not need to arrive anywhere to be enough. When you choose to be the magic, you stop waiting for the light and start becoming it.
We hope this story helps you find a clearer perspective and a deeper sense of peace in your own life.
If these words touched your heart, share it with someone who might need a reminder to find the quiet beauty in their own story.🌻
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