Fantasy With a Hint of Asian Spices
What’s a Shawwal? Shawwal is the Islamic month that follows Ramadan. It’s a month of consolidation and reflection on Ramadan. Therefore, I thought it would be an idea to share a reflection on this month as it comes to an end. EiD Ul Fitr 2024 Whilst most people (Muslims included) probably don’t know the name […]
Read More Shawwal 2024 ReflectionsThe month of Ramadan is nearly done. Tonight is the 29th night and tomorrow may be the last day of Ramadan. Only God knows who amongst us will be alive to see the next Ramadan. I want to take this moment to reflect on what I have achieved, what my regrets are and the change […]
Read More Ramadan 2024 ReflectionIn the previous weeks, I have looked at my daily routines during Ramadan, the social and communal elements, and then at the physical benefits of fasting for 30 days. This week, I want to focus on spirituality. Spirituality is difficult to quantify or qualify as its intangible and speaks of an inner life. Nobody can […]
Read More Ramadan 2024 WK4Last week I posted a blog about my daily routine during Ramadan. This week, I’d like to take a closer look at what is happening inside the body whilst I’m fasting. Physical Effects of Fasting Fasting during Ramadan is known as dry fasting by the health gurus online. It involves not eating, drinking or engaging […]
Read More Ramadan 2024 WK 2.5The first week of Ramadan 2024 is nearly done. My days have been pretty hectic with very little downtime. I start the morning at 4am to eat breakfast (Sehri) before first light. Usually, breakfast consists of a few dates (Palestinian Medjoul are my current go to dates), a cinnamon bagel and a cup of coffee. […]
Read More Ramadan 2024 Wk1My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars There is a village where the people live long lives, everyone has a role to play in their community and everyone knows everyone else’s business. A sacred tree grows in the center of the village, which provides the people with everything they need to keep things running, especially the […]
Read More Book Review: THE FIRST, by Lisa M. GreenThis is what my reading list is looking like for March and April. Up first is Peter James West’s The Information Cloud, the first book in the dystopian Tales of Cinnamon City. Next up is Shianshenka, the Rise and Fall of the Perfect Creation, Rowen Siverston’s psychedelic multimedia book that explores the meaning of life, and finally, Sean Benham’s Blope, […]
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