“I can’t be bothered is a disease!”

There are times when I’m fervent in my resolve to get things done, and I’m the kind of person who likes to finish something once I start, because it gives me a sense of satisfaction to see it through. But there are times when just starting is a challenge. You know, getting down to the nitty gritty and beginning an activity.

I’m known to be able to procrastinate a lot because I’m not in the mood or right frame of mind, and at such times my mother’s famous words ring in my head: “I can’t be bothered is a disease!”

Granted, she says it more to my brother than me - in fact, I can’t ever recall her saying it to me at all - but I’ve heard it so many times that it’s been programmed into my subconscious. And it’s true: not being bothered to do something can fester, and lead to procrastination of even the most important obligations; it can stem to your prayers, homework, fasting etc. if not kept in check. I guess it stems from how important you view that thing: if it means nothing to you (or not very much), you’re more likely to push it right to the back of your mind. You may even forget about it all together.

Procrastination is a disease, and one that can easily branch out into other areas if one doesn’t keep a watchful eye out.

You got to love mother’s sayings!

Writer’s Block…

… that’s what they call it when a writer is unable to make sense of thoughts bubbling in their mind and transfer them into comprehensible prose (or poetry). But that’s not what I call it. To me it’s voice unfound.

You see, there are times in life where you are so internally - and possibly externally - worn down that when you try to piece together a piece, not even a puff of air escapes. You may even call your own name… call your writing voice, because you’re sure that it must be there somewhere, but you hear no reply. And you sit there aghast: your writing voice has been lost!

*gasps*

Yes, that’s what I call it - voice unfound. When you lose something you try to find it, right? So when you are unable to write because your writing voice has gone on an unknown journey, you need to go out and find it. Well, that’s as far as I’ve come with my epiphany. Now I have to figure out just how I’m going to find it!

*thinks*…

Shout out to the Halaal Muslim Businesses

Ever heard of a ‘Shoutout for Halal Business Drive’?
No?
HalfDate.com is now hosting one, and I must say, it’s a great idea, mashaa`Allaah. Here’s an excerpt from the site:

How do you feel when you see a woman with a child begging outside of your masjid?
Most probably, you’d feel sorry for them, and if they were genuinely in need, you’d help them.
But, this DateDrive is not about them.
Okay, here is another question.
How do you feel when you see a Muslim running a halal business trying to earn some halal money?
Most probably… nothing Yes, Islam commands us to help the weak members of our society, but the goal of this help is so that one day they can be strong. Islam never encourages begging, that’s why we’re suppose to give to needy people before they even ask.
Yes, it’s good to donate in general, and you’re rewarded for that

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