"Do not follow vain desires; for verily he who prospers is preserved from lust, greed and anger"

This quote by Abu Bakr motivates us to not follow our vain desires, as they can lead us to make decisions that are not in our benefit. Rather, we must aim to be flourishing, as this will assist us to stay away from the negative emotions of lust, greed and anger. Being flourishing does not always imply having a lot of cash or material possessions, but rather having a sense of satisfaction and satisfaction with what we have. When we are content, we are less most likely to be driven by our desires and more likely to make decisions that are based on our worths and beliefs.

Abu Bakr is reminding us that when we are thriving, we are most likely to be in control of our emotions and make decisions that are in our benefit. We can be flourishing by taking care of our physical and psychological health, having meaningful relationships, and engaging in activities that bring us happiness. By doing this, we can stay away from the negative emotions of desire, greed and anger, and rather focus on what genuinely matters in life.