When Desire Becomes a Distraction

This episode is for anyone who’s trying — but feels tired of falling back.We talk honestly about why desire isn’t always about wanting sin, but wanting relief. Why comfort can keep us stuck longer than sin ever did. Why change feels hardest right before it actually happens. And why many of us aren’t addicted to sin — we’re addicted to avoiding discomfort, silence, and ourselves.As Ramadan approaches, this episode breaks down the role of the nafs, how shayṭān changes tactics when temptation stops working, and why small efforts matter more than you think. We talk about intention, struggle, and learning to trust yourself again — without giving up on Allah or yourself.If you’ve ever said, “Ya Allah, I’m not my best — but I’m trying,” this episode is for you.ShifaTalk will now be uploading on Tuesdays and Fridays In Sha Allah.Feel free to follow me on my social media :IG:@shifatherapy.m & @shifatalkYoutube: ShifaTalk