So as I mentioned earlier I'll be posting my daily reflections. Its a record to see how I do, not only spiritually but see if I'm coping physically too...so without further ado here we go:
Ayat of the Day: I shared this earlier but it was "Oh ye who believe! Fasting has been prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqen (Pious)." Qu'ran 2:183
Goals of the Day:
Read Qu'ran (Juz 1 or 20 pages)
Pray all 5 Salah
Make decorations with Aysha, get excited for Ramadan.
Food eaten at Suhoor: Extremely disappointing today I ate Muesli bites & dark chocolate & 2 packets of sultana's (the small ones) & I drank 3 large glasses of water. (I somehow forgot to be organised about food I thought about it but was more focussed on reading Qu'ran & activities to do with Aysh lol)
Food eaten at Iftar: I was rushed, somehow the day slipped away on me.. looked in the cupboard & realised I hadn't planned well, as they say if you fail to plan its a plan to fail.. I made lightly spiced pakora using silverbeet & carrots as my veggies (we have no potatoes) and made some chicken nuggets for Aysha, I ate maybe 4-5 smallish ones.. Lots of water.
Type of movement: Does chasing after Aysha count?
How does my body feel: Sorry for the TMI but I was gassy tonight, the family not impressed.. Otherwise I'm feeling good, not tired, not feeling sick or weak or bloated.
Reflections & Insights:
I don't think I ate enough today so I'm going to have to spend some time tomorrow planning & baking so I'm able to survive this month or knowing me I'll crash from lack of energy.I'm thinking even something simple like Bran Muffins for Suhoor until I get myself organised, half way through the week.
l didn't want to put a focus on food especially since i'm only catering to myself but maybe i should have.. Also if I'm not eating much maybe I should avoid spices as my tummy is having issues this evening.. So a good thing I didn't go to Masjid..
Speaking of Masjid I was totally intending on going but being a single mum without a car it kinda makes it difficult, so I just prayed & read Qu'ran & watched Mecca on youtube..(even though the time zone is completely whacked).
I prayed for so many of my friends & family today, and my head was in a good space which makes me think maybe in my deep depression days i shoukd just fast & do dhikr, but not making excuses but I wouldn't actually think like that on those days.. I should write it somewhere so I'm reminded :-)
I think overall it was just a really good start to this month, and I'm really hopeful the month continues on a happy & (more) healthy direction..
Much love
xx
I'm partaking in a Ramadan photo challenge as well.. Giving myself tasks & participating in set challenges actually motivates me.
Pic 1: Day 1: Selfie :-)
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