The Holy Month

Hi there! It’s me again. Since is the 21 day of Ramadan, I will like to share with what my version of Ramadan is to me. I will not touch on what is Ramadan, its origin or why Muslim must adhere to it. You can do your own research. I am focusing more on what I want to achieve during this Ramadan. 

We all know Ramadan is not just about fasting (no food or drink allowed). It also means abstaining from gossiping, complaining, lusting over cute guys/girl and getting angry. No food and drink are just the basic fundamentals of fasting. Avoiding food and drink can easily be conquered, but abstaining from other things can be hard, especially if you're surrounded by people most of the time. I'm not saying you should distance yourself from the outside world. You might say “how can one get away for not being angry/gossiping/etc?” Well, one tip that I learnt is to walk away from it. Though it is really hard at times, but you got to do it. Just like any days (besides the holy month period), in order to not stir trouble, you walk away from it right? Same thingJ

Not having food in your stomach for approximately 13 hours can sometimes lead to mistakes make at work, because no nutrient goes up to the brain and will make you sleepy all the time.  Just because you don't consume anything, doesn't mean your brain stops functioning. In fact, fasting does good to the brain. Look it up, you'll be surprise by the benefits. How do I overcome it? During lunch time, I will take a nap. This way my energy will be conserved. When I woke up, I feel fresher than the previous hour. I find that by doing so, I feel awake and ready to continue finishing up my to-do-list.

If you read my previous post, I did mention that I have some anger issues particularly it gets worst when Aunt Flow is approaching. Ramadan is the right time to test my anger management level. Like I mentioned, Ramadan is also about controlling one’s desire. I made a promise to myself that I will be more tolerable to my surroundings. If I get angry, I told myself to walk away from it. Nowadays, I make sure that I will not step out of my office unless, I have things to settle outside. Occasionally, I will mingle with my colleagues here and there, but when it's time to go back to office, I will excuse myself. 

Ramadan is regarded as highly social whereby you spend your time breaking fast with family, friends, colleagues, neighbours or people with different walks of life. It helps to strengthen further your bonds with your loved ones. Raise your hands if you eat with your family on the dining table every single day/meal without fail. I bet many of you don’t. This is why I like Ramadan because it helps to gather people I (we) love into one table, feasting and having endless conversations. Not that you can’t do this on normal days, but really it is hard to find time due to hectic schedules that everyone has. So whenever, Ramadan approaches, I make sure that I have time to spare for my loved ones. You may not know if you ever see Ramadan again in the future. So take this time to bond regardless how busy you are!

Also, I have started to pray. I'm still trying my very best to fulfill the 2nd Pillars of Islam. I feel at ease and more calm after each prayer session. Most of the time at work, you will tend to forget about praying.  But thank God, I have a colleague who will always remind me and the others that it is time for prayers. There was one day where she drag me up to the Musollah , at first I was mad but afterwards, I wasn't. In fact, I was glad that she do it. 

I can't believe Ramadan is almost over. Anyhoo, I hope to better myself and follow through whatever I did in this month to the next. A change is always good. I'll see you in my next post.

Have blessed Ramadan to all Muslims!

W:)