Calm before rhe Dawn
SHARING
IS
CARING
I woke up today before dawn for my suhoor (pre-dawn meal) before
starting my fast. Unlike previous days, I took some time in between to
reflect on the moment. This realization to reflect came to me when I
remembered my friend's tweet:
Ramadan Thought: The quiet of the early morning is
precious for reflection. Use suhoor to eat with focus,
intention and appreciation. - Lee Weissman
Good advice. So I started reflecting. All it takes was for me to focus on
the moment. It was quiet. Too quiet, but in a good way. There is a
special sense of calm that descends at this moment. I push all away,
deconstruct, and I take some of it all in again piece by piece - like a
puzzle.
The picture became clearer.
At this moment, the senses are heightened. You could hear the
whisper of the wind and the song of the crickets, as if your ears are
granted a temporary opening to the slightest of sounds. When the
worldly sounds diminish, natural sounds emerge.