As we begin the new year 2015, I know I am not the only one pondering a new year resolution/s. With so much basic principles disguised as new year resolutions to mould us into a better and productive being, we are often spoilt for choice to select what we will be able to commit and adhere to.
As someone who is in love with the religion I follow (Islam), one of my new year's resolutions is by no doubt to become a better Muslim. I do understand within myself that I may be faced with obstacles along the way, which will test my patience and obedience, so I have broke it down to this syntax 'try to be as best of a person as you can be'. For me, that means yearning to be as kind, forgiving, loving and productive in every moment I experience.
In addition to this particular new year's resolution, I also have decided to act as an advocate for detoxification of my mind, body and soul. I aim to do this in a number of ways, firstly to eat more healthily (less of chicken and chips as a cheap alternative), apply for a gym membership and work out, take up a new sports activity, refrain from anger and continue to become a hoarder in the skincare and body-care products department. Honestly though, I absolutely love to indulge in hot bubble baths and lather myself in beautifully-scented body washes and then air dry before creaming myself with richly-absorbent body lotions, which leave me feeling irresistible,
Sorry, I just got immersed into my deep admiration for body pampering. On a serious note however, I was speaking to a friend of mine recently, who really impressed me with his new found fascination of the beneficiaries of fasting for the human body. He started describing to me how it wasn't just food he would be abstaining from in his fasts, but evil thoughts, sex and irrational actions. It was at his description, that I triumphed and likened to the Islamic month of fasting, otherwise known as Ramadan. It is actually recommended in the Sunnah (Islamic teachings of the Prophet Muhammad in Islam - peace be upon him) to fast on Mondays and Thursdays.
In regards to detoxifying my body, I will aim to fast at least once a week (either on the Monday or Thursday), and be more mindful of what I eat and drink. I need to remind my mum not to make me endless cups of tea with biscuits during regular intervals during the day. I'm trying to reduce my caffeine intake. However, if I do have tea, I will make sure its green tea, so that I can cleanse my liver of toxins, for better blood flow and bodily health.
My soul is something that people, strangers, family and friends praise me on and wish to meet more like mine. I would like this compliment to carry on. Therefore, I will make more conscious decisions about what I do when I'm at home, on the roads, in a shop, so that realise every action counts towards my reality. I want to live a good life and love life and I want life to love me back.
With all due attention to my mind, I aspire to detoxify my mind, by focusing on positive situations and carrying on reading inspirational and informative literature by personal-development authors.
As much as people are debunking detoxing at all angles, I would just like to emphasise that its the thought that counts and anything is possible with good intention and hard work. I will detox my mind, body and soul and do not need anyone's approval or opinion. Life is a learning curve, so I will learn for myself.
God loves a trier, so I'm just trying.
As someone who is in love with the religion I follow (Islam), one of my new year's resolutions is by no doubt to become a better Muslim. I do understand within myself that I may be faced with obstacles along the way, which will test my patience and obedience, so I have broke it down to this syntax 'try to be as best of a person as you can be'. For me, that means yearning to be as kind, forgiving, loving and productive in every moment I experience.
In addition to this particular new year's resolution, I also have decided to act as an advocate for detoxification of my mind, body and soul. I aim to do this in a number of ways, firstly to eat more healthily (less of chicken and chips as a cheap alternative), apply for a gym membership and work out, take up a new sports activity, refrain from anger and continue to become a hoarder in the skincare and body-care products department. Honestly though, I absolutely love to indulge in hot bubble baths and lather myself in beautifully-scented body washes and then air dry before creaming myself with richly-absorbent body lotions, which leave me feeling irresistible,
Sorry, I just got immersed into my deep admiration for body pampering. On a serious note however, I was speaking to a friend of mine recently, who really impressed me with his new found fascination of the beneficiaries of fasting for the human body. He started describing to me how it wasn't just food he would be abstaining from in his fasts, but evil thoughts, sex and irrational actions. It was at his description, that I triumphed and likened to the Islamic month of fasting, otherwise known as Ramadan. It is actually recommended in the Sunnah (Islamic teachings of the Prophet Muhammad in Islam - peace be upon him) to fast on Mondays and Thursdays.
In regards to detoxifying my body, I will aim to fast at least once a week (either on the Monday or Thursday), and be more mindful of what I eat and drink. I need to remind my mum not to make me endless cups of tea with biscuits during regular intervals during the day. I'm trying to reduce my caffeine intake. However, if I do have tea, I will make sure its green tea, so that I can cleanse my liver of toxins, for better blood flow and bodily health.
My soul is something that people, strangers, family and friends praise me on and wish to meet more like mine. I would like this compliment to carry on. Therefore, I will make more conscious decisions about what I do when I'm at home, on the roads, in a shop, so that realise every action counts towards my reality. I want to live a good life and love life and I want life to love me back.
With all due attention to my mind, I aspire to detoxify my mind, by focusing on positive situations and carrying on reading inspirational and informative literature by personal-development authors.
God loves a trier, so I'm just trying.