Assalam Aleykum Warahmatullahy Wabarakatuh
Hello Everyone!
I’m not sure how I got here exactly, for those who read my
beginning of the year post, you know that we didn’t quite start off on the
right foot. However, at the moment I’m actually in quite a different place; a
happier place. I feel less angsty and anxious, we could even say I’m calm
(which is a rare treat for me as I’m always worrying about the next little
thing) not collected though, just calm. I also feel excited and most especially
positive. So rather than me spilling my guts on here about what’s been going on
and how my life took this abrupt turn for the better, I thought I would make
things interesting by taking stock because let’s face it, we all need to pause
and reflect from time to time.
Currently: nursing a serious flu that literally came out of
nowhere. It’s basically 1000 degrees in Mombasa and here I am on bed rest,
drinking loads of fluids because I have a cold? Oh well, atleast now I have an
excuse to lazy around and binge on some of my favourite shows to watch at the
moment. Also, as a Muslim the idea of illness is actually quite profound
because it is generally seen as a sort of cleansing and healing phase, in that
when a Muslim is sick his sins fall from him as leaves shed from trees.
Hadith - Muslim & Bukhari
Abu Sa'id al-Khudri r.a. reported that the Prophet said: Whenever a Muslim is afflicted with a hardship, sickness, sadness, worry, harm, or depression --even a thorn's prick, Allah expiates his sins because of it.
Abu Sa'id al-Khudri r.a. reported that the Prophet said: Whenever a Muslim is afflicted with a hardship, sickness, sadness, worry, harm, or depression --even a thorn's prick, Allah expiates his sins because of it.
So basically it’s a win win for me!
Drinking: Tea! Loads and loads of Kericho gold’s Green
Tea in Passion and Jasmine flavour. It has an amazing aroma and I love the fact
that it’s a local product which I’m all up to support.
Wondering: when will I ever get my
sleeping pattern together and actually develop a functioning Morning routine
because I can’t keep on living like this anymore!!!!!!Help me😖
Loving: Making Youtube videos!!!I
honestly didn’t think I would enjoy myself this much but Alhamdulillah it’s
such a great feeling!If you haven’t subscribed to my channel yet please do so
here!
Watching: Too much Youtube! However I’ve
been especially loving videos by Lucy Moon (as always), vlogs by Lily Melrose
who I’ve always loved, and this new channel by Anna called thereshegoes. She
does a lot of thrifting videos which as you guys know speak to me because I love
to thrift too. But what I love most about her channel is her genuine nature and
authenticity. Moreover, I absolutely love her Bohemian and free spirit aesthetic
which I really gravitate to.
Listening: to Ella Mai’s Time EP a tad
bit too much. It’s a very explicit EP but I genuinely love how it makes me feel
like such a badass lol.I also stumbled upon some great new artists recently: Tatiana
Manaois, Astrid S and Daya.Check them out when you can!
Reading: Heather Awad’s The Lovely Brush
poetry Collection which I downloaded for free from Noise Trade. This year I
want to read books that I genuinely enjoy and want to read. Normally, for the
sake of ‘this year I want to read more books’ I would pick up a book and feel
that I had to complete the whole book even when I realized a few chapters into
the book that I was not interested in it anymore. The book simply doesn’t speak
to me. This year instead of staying stagnant trying to finish a book I deep down
know I won’t, I’m going to read what speaks to me.
Waiting: To be done with my driving
classes!!!I have my exam next Wednesday in shaa Allah and I’m kind of lowkey
freaking out but I know I’m going to do well bi’idhnillah.
Looking: forward to the next few months
to be honest.I never thought I would even be in this state of mind considering
my I hate 2017 post but Alhamdulillah, it does get better.
Enjoying: my life at the moment! My time
is basically split between my driving classes, blogging, Youtube, Job hunting
and… chores. Luckily I do have some help around the house at the moment so I can
atleast afford to work on my goals. However, I genuinely love where I’m at right
now including the pace and path I’m on Alhamdulillah.
Feeling: happy, slightly freaked out but
all in all confident and grateful.
Thinking: about the lengths people are willing to go to so as
to find success. I definitely do understand the need and pressure to make it
and be successful; however there is definitely a level of moral degradation in
the society where we’re normalizing situations that should not be normalized at
all, all for the sake of money, fame and this fallacy that happiness equals to
money and fame. However I do feel that there is so much more to life and so
much for us to learn and appreciate, without compromising our values and
ourselves in the process *note to self.
Hoping: for the best in everything, and that you’re having a
fantastic time wherever you are.
So that’s basically the 411, I hope you’re weekend is going
super lovely so far. As always, I love hearing from you guys! xoxo
Thank you so much for your concern, but I am happy and content being a Muslim :). I can understand why you would be confused, probably because Islam is something foreign to you and you don't really understand it.Or maybe it was how I phrased my words,I didn't mean that when you are sick you are ok, you definitely need to take some meds or see a doctor.I simply meant that good can also come out of it.As human beings we generally do get ill but being someone who believes in Allah (God) and also people of other faiths see illness as something that can bring positivity too :). For example, Jobs 42:5 teaches that suffering produces an intimacy with God because our connection with Him becomes much stronger when we realize how vulnerable we are. I don't know if you are a religious person, but I hope I helped you understand just a little bit of what I meant :) Thanks for stopping by!
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