Dr. Richard Cabot of Harvard University wrote in his book How Humans Live:
“As a physician, I am a proponent of work as a remedy for those who suffer from nervousness that results from doubts, fears, and indecisiveness. Work inspires bravery; it was self confidence that made Emerson so superb.”
“Then when the [Friday congregational] prayer is finished, you may disperse through the land, and seek the Bounty of Allah [by working, etc.]…”
(Quran 62:10)
George Bernard Shaw said:
“Perhaps the secret of depression is in allowing yourself to have time for superfluous thought, especially in whether you are happy or not. Don’t allow such thoughts to creep into your mind; rather, you should remain steadfast in working. When you apply yourself to a serious task, your blood will begin to circulate and your mind will be spurred into action. You will find that your new life has quickly been removed of anxiety and worrisome thoughts. Work, and do so on a continual basis; for this is the most inexpensive remedy available on the face of the earth and the most effective.”
“And say [O ‘ Muhammad] ‘Do deeds! Allah will see your deeds, and [so will] His Messenger and the believers.”
(Qur’an 9:105)
And a wise saying of the Arabs goes:
“Life is too short to make it even shorter through disputes.”
“He [Allah] will say:’What number of years did you stay on earth?’ They will say:’We stayed a day or part of a day Ask of those who keep account.’ He [Allah] will say:’You stayed not but a little, – if you had only known!'”
(Quran 24:112-114)
[SOURCE: Laa Tahzaan – Don’t Be Sad]
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