syukur

Alifah and I were arranging clean cloths. Suddenly, Alifah said, “I am bored!”

“Alifah, do you know that it is a sign of not being grateful (syukor) to Allah?” Umi who coincidently appeared from the kitchen stated the statement.

Alifah and I looked at each other. I am shock. I never think that way before. But, I agree with Umi and admitted that she was correct.

I added, “Yes, because every moment is actually a gift from Him. So, regardless whether we are joyful or otherwise, we must appreciate the event that we are in.”

Later, I keep thinking about the connection between the feeling of uninterested and thankful. I manage to lay down some reflections in cases of being tired of something.

1)       I prayed to become a person who is full with patience, so this is one of the processes that I have to go through or the value that I have to pay in instilling this virtue in my sole.

2)      Feeling bored is a chance to multiply the istighfar; asking forgiving from Allah who loves to forgive His servants. It is a gentle reminder from Him to remember Him.

3)       To enable us be more creative. It helps us to increase our creativity in coping with the situation.

4)      Any other ideas? Please don’t hesitate to share. Thank you very much.