My wife and I moved to a rural area to live more sustainably as part of our Islamic commitment to caring for creation, but the isolation and constant work of maintaining land organically has made us both stressed and snippy with each other. We never have fun together anymore and I'm starting to wonder if pursuing our environmental values is destroying our marriage.
More people experience this than they realize.
The pursuit of righteous living has paradoxically diminished their capacity for joy and connection.
“Where Are You with Islamic stewardship of the earth — khalifa?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.