Ancients knew something which our modern society is discovering out of several laboratory experiments: the value of detoxification. Almost every culture has some cleansing and detoxification routine as part of religious ritual. Of course they attributed this to God. The reason is explainable, as long as there is an ego, there would be no humility. And without humility we would never be able to feel the lightness of being we are supposed to experience.
Ramadan is Islam's reminder of that humility. And the spirit of the same is in the air. So how can we participate in this noble tradition? This is what I am doing.
1) Ramadaan insists on cleansing on every level. So it is not just health but our surroundings as well. So I clean up my space.
2) Donate items of clothing, toys or other things we no longer have any use for. Our donation boxes in Dubai is one of the most wonderful effort towards charity I have ever seen. Kudos Dubai Govt!
3) I find fasting a challenge. But if we get to the root of the ritual we find, it is about finding the balance in your health and temperament. So I have reduced the amount of food and actively seek alkaline food.
4) I have found a drink that I will share in my next post. The drink helps retain water and keeps acidity at bay.
5) Stay active. This is vacation time. A good chance to bond with the kids. Bring back old storytelling tradition!
Seek forgiveness in yourself and others. And don't be patronising.
Ramadan is Islam's reminder of that humility. And the spirit of the same is in the air. So how can we participate in this noble tradition? This is what I am doing.
1) Ramadaan insists on cleansing on every level. So it is not just health but our surroundings as well. So I clean up my space.
2) Donate items of clothing, toys or other things we no longer have any use for. Our donation boxes in Dubai is one of the most wonderful effort towards charity I have ever seen. Kudos Dubai Govt!
3) I find fasting a challenge. But if we get to the root of the ritual we find, it is about finding the balance in your health and temperament. So I have reduced the amount of food and actively seek alkaline food.
4) I have found a drink that I will share in my next post. The drink helps retain water and keeps acidity at bay.
5) Stay active. This is vacation time. A good chance to bond with the kids. Bring back old storytelling tradition!
Seek forgiveness in yourself and others. And don't be patronising.
