An Attempt To Better Self
All,
I am performing Hajj very soon, in about 3 days. I just want to apologize if there is any mistakes that I have done to you, whether I do it intentionally or unintentionally. All have been forgiven on my side as well :)
Perhaps I should share what my feelings are with regard to this ritual. As a human who tries to practice his religion, I still find it hard to have that True understanding, one where you have full knowledge of what this life is all about. For me it is like an obsession, yet frustrating search which often times failed. It is only hope that keeps me going, that one day, I will find that Truth and be able to share it with others.
This blog is titled Life Journey, perhaps a cliche title for some of you. But it is indeed what I feel my goal is, to try and seek that complete wisdom, where you have full awareness of the mechanics of life. This is one of the reason why performing the ritual of Hajj to Mecca becomes very important and critical as well. I am currently having this thought that I am actually "dying" on my way there, with a hope that I will be reborn, like phoenix coming out of the ashes. It is one ultimate journey, I must say.
Mixed emotions are running through my mind these days. Excitement for being able to do this finally, sad for not being able to go with my wife, and many fears. Fear of being rejected from the invitation, fear of failing to behave myself there, fear of missing the rituals. There are also stupid thoughts such as," Hm...wonder what my colleagues think of my long "vacation" " I don't know at the end whether or not my intention is right anymore, which I think is pretty sad in itself. Despite all these though, I am going!
There are so many things to know, yet this brain of mine is just too small and insipid to learn what I need to learn. Does this bother you guys sometimes? It does to me :)
