This is day six of our fasting month - Ramadan. Just like any other year, we are trying to restore our spiritual connection through prayers and fasting.
But the last year and this running Ramadan, it's not just any other years for me!
Who could think that life would be so different? We can't give our kids the childhood they deserve, we are failing to create good memories. No matter how much we try, the bad news around us is driving us away from positivity.
I don't know how you feel about this pandemic. But this is what I feel every single day, every single second.
This pandemic thought me to be more compassionate; not just towards others but for myself too. I learned to notice the good things in life more. I'm trying to become calmer, kinder, and nice to others. One more thing, I learned to give more.
Let me be honest!
We actually have to give away a small portion of our wealth (who have a certain amount of money/gold/silver) to the poor/the people who deserve it, every single year. I personally used to give away only the amount I'm supposed to. I never thought deeply that there's no loss in giving away more. Because you know, we all are driven by our social norms and I was not an exception.
But the last year thought me so many life lessons. It's true that we actively didn't face any financial crisis, I feel blessed for that. But many of my known, my relatives, friends have to go through financial struggles.
I was thinking about the teaching of our religion- 'giving more can't make you poor rather our creator gives us more in exchange.'
I'm not here to show off nor I'm telling you how good I'm. But I'm trying to tell you my personal experience. When I start to give more from last year, it felt like I came out of something that was capturing me from being free. Giving away gave me a good feeling about myself, it boosts my self-esteem and reduces my anxiety.
So, you can also do this. In Islam, you don't have to give hundreds if you don't have that. Even a penny count as a donation. Think about it!
Happy Ramadan...
I hope this period has helped you reconnect with your creator.
About giving. I think at this point extending a helping hand is a good thing. A lot of people are going through one difficult time and helping in any little way could ease their suffering. I try to be benevolent in my little way, spreading love to the people around me.
That's great 👍
One thing I forget to quote, my earnings from crypto is actually a great help to do so. It's like extra, giving away some this doesn't affect me negatively. This place is like a strength to me. Isn't that wonderful?
Good to know about your side 😊☺️
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Beautiful!
Happy Ramadan..
What you said are all true. This pandemic has caused a lot of changes in our lives, a lot of people are facing difficult times now.
Helping others in anyway we can is very important and shows we have human feelings.
May God help us and give us the heart to give too others.
God bless you Ma.
That's so true. What I do is not much. But I think what we do adds up, so we must not stop giving away thinking it's not much.
Thanks for your thoughtful response ☺️😊