Monthly Musing: June

Salam everyone,

Hope everyone is doing good and well! However, I am having a bad cough that has been going on for a few weeks or so.

I was looking forward to June because my schedule is usually less hectic. I had plans to do more for myself like sleeping for hours. I planned to deep clean my house. I planned to do more designing and writing. But boy oh boy... everything flew out of the window and I got very sick.

I had high fever and was coughing horribly the first week of June. I didn't get to meet family members for Hari Raya Haji. I was stuck in bed trying to rest. But with the coughs and the shivering from the high fever, it was impossible. It took a few days but I did get better. BUT I immediately got another round of cough and flu. It was insanity at this point.

I was feeling very sorry for myself until I was reminded that sickness removes our sins.

It made me accepted whatever I am going through. A little reflection as well. How I can be a better person in the future. I realised that I forgot to be grateful while I was sick. To be grateful that I have a comfy bed to lie in, clinics within the proximity where I live, I can order soup or porridge anytime using my phone. How much ease I had even when I am down.

I am still having my cough but I am grateful that I am feeling better. Although a lot of my plans fell through, Allah had a better plan for me and lessons that I need to learn. I pray that Allah grants us ease through whatever we are going through. Aamin!

Indah Ahmad