Eid Mubarak

Asalaamualaikum and Eid Mubarak to all

This blog has been in construction in my mind since the beginning of the year. The ‘great’ idea was originally (inspired by my good friend saaleha) to capture and jot down all the interesting experiences and happenings in my life thus far. This I would have a treasure trove of my experiences for that One Day when I read and realize just how much each of my life experiences, each personality I’ve had contact with and all the different places I’ve visited has had an impact on my and inner journey that helps define who I am today.

It also should provide me with a platform to discuss my work and journey as a budding OT, trying to discover my place in this vast, fascinating profession.

I’ve had many inexcusable reasons why I haven’t really bogged, but that’s not important. Well, it is the end of October, and it has finally taken off. And this time, I’ve scrapped the great idea. The blog will just have to speak for itself…

And so I begin this blog on an extremely positive note, that is: I hope to keep it alive for as long as I have fun creating it. haha

Putting words onto paper has never been my strongest talents. I do enjoy language, and strive to learn a few more in my lifetime, but creative writing or writing in general... now that’s a challenge.

One of my favourite reads on my bookshelf at home (in Johannesburg) is Rumi, by R.A Nicholson.

Here's a poem that inspired me today:

The song of the Reed

Hearken to this Reed forlorn
Breathing, even since 'twas torn
From its rushy bed, a strain
Of impassioned love and pain

''The secret of my song, though near,
None can see and none can hear.
Oh, for a friend to know the sign
And mingle all his soul with mine!

'Tis the flame of Love that Fired me,
'Tis the wine of Love inspired me.
Wouldst thou learn how lovers bleed,
Hearken, hearken to the Reed''
-RUMI

(In the poem, Rumi uses the reed (which is used as a flute) as a symbol for the soul emptied of self and filled with the divine spirit, where the spirit remembers its submission to God and longs for its departure from this world to a better place)

As this is the day of Eid ul Fitr, a day to celebrate the blessed and soul fulfilling month of Ramadaan, I felt really sad that the month has come to a close. Yes yes, for those who know me… my appetite and fasting don’t always agree! But as we drove (from one end of Jhb to the other), I thought about my month, and felt a small sense of strength, and accomplishment. I truly feel that a lot of what I set out to achieve in this month, I have. This month has brought me closer to understanding why I choose Islam, understanding me, has brought me closer to the Quraan, to certain true friends, and has increased my yearning for knowledge.

As I’m not too sure what else to write, I’ve decided to add my best and most painful moments today:
Best:
The morning Eid Gah in Brixton, my favourite start to the day. Hearing Sheik Yahya recite the Takbeer with such passion and conviction can be best described as soul food. There’s no Eid with out it. I feel totally at peace and at home. And of course, meeting and greeting friends, neighbours and family thereafterJ all united by our faith!

My worst:
Missing my favourite cousin, and her parents, who passed away in November last year. As the family enjoyed our meals, shared jokes, exchanged stories, teased one another, I missed my dear cousin, And with my sister not with us on Eid as well... I missed her more. I’ve met no-one like her. Every person she met, she left a mark in there lives. Her spirit, simplicity, energy, spunky yet warm personality and crazy ideas …. Sigh, I miss her.

And that’s all folks!
If you’ve read up until this point, well done!
If not, well, I do understand!
Comments are welcome

Take care

welcome to my world

Asallamualaikum and Sawubona everyone

welcome to the world of my blog.
this is the beggining of a jouney never to be forgotten
a bit of a late start, but an exciting one!

welcome to my small town
my zululand
my idea on life!!