simple things can be beautiful

Look at this. im drawn to it. i love it at first sight. this is beautiful photography.

yes of coz there are other pretty pictures out there. undeniably, scenic breathtaking pictures are my favourites.

but then those places are lovely even from outside the lens of an expensive camera. that is natural beauty.. Allah's creation. SubhanAllah.

this is a match.

when do you seriously pay attention when you light up a match. when were you hypnotized by it till it burnt your fingers. beauty like this doesnt last long and it is almost impossible to capture the moment from a naked eye. that is the tricky part. impossible but by no means absurd.

technology makes it possible. no doubt this is one expensive shot.

analogy of beauty has long been discussed. men are drawn to beauty. physical beauty is highly rated and sought after. who doesnt want pretty, young, gentle and bouncy ladies. that is reality. tough ones are few and far between.

A single match that light up the fire is not pretty to the naked eye. hence, no attention are paid to it. if you look long enough you will get burnt. and who wants the pain. no, the matchstick is not worth it. very plain, very simple and the smoke gets in your eyes.

if you are a man, beauty is only skin deep. but beauty is what you seek and you will get it.

if you are a woman, beauty is poison. too much you will want more. too little you will kill for more.

so what relevence does this posting have in this holy month of Ramadan?

it is to remind myself that the concept of 'redha' applies deep within ourselves.

Allah is just and Allah is merciful.

everything is created not equal so variety exists and in that we learn about tolerance. above tolerance, lies the concept of 'syukur' - being content and satisfied with that we already have. On top of that, is 'taqwa'.

beauty, exuberance of youth, intelligence, wealth and seduction can come in a complete package. i dont have all that in abundance.

i have only myself.

redha, syukur and taqwa!

even simple things can be beautiful. SubhanAllah.

Selamat Berbuka Puasa.