I think I started to practise fasting when I was in standard two. That was in 1978. Like other kids, I didn't manage to fast for the whole Ramadhan month. Half day fasting was very normal. Or commonly known as 'Puasa Yang Yok, Pagi Pagi Buka Periuk'. Fortunately I didn't break my fast in the morning but only after reaching home from school estimatedly at about 1.00 pm.
That was many years ago. Gradually after a few years of observing fasting, I managed to fast for the whole month. Breaking fast was the moment we waited eagerly everyday for us kids. My mother would prepare kuih and some other meals which in today's standard was a lot!
In 1986, a terrible 'accident' happened during Ramadhan. The 'accident' was the 'reason' why I couldn't fast for the whole of Ramadhan month till present moment. I was down with food poisoning, and it was my own mistake. I wanted to have 'sambal ikan bilis' and bought a can of the said sambal from a nearby supermarket. Little did I know that the 'sambal ikan bilis' was no more suitable for consumption.
I was technically bedridden for a few days, and ate very little since I was very ill and couldn't stand any smell. I would throw out just by the smell of rice. I was very naive then and quite stubborn when I never seek any medical treatment.
The price of being naive? I am now having gastritis and basically a strange one. I can get one when my stomach is extremely empty, or when I am full, or for unknown reason or taking exposed meal. I learn to take a precaution measure and develop my own precaution technique.
I will take the precaution measure when my stomach tells me 'it is gastritis time...'
I will find a place, private place is a must, and force fart. In other word, I force myself to fart until there is no more gas in my stomach!
But that can be succesful when I am fully awake, but not when I am sleeping.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Take the pain out of your body
Some of you might have followed this blog since beginning. Previously it was on mindpower, but I changed it to allow me to write on anything under the sun.
This time, I want to share a technique that I normally use to get rid of any pain.
You need to use your hand as if you are picking something.
What you need to do is to check where the pain is, and by using your hand/palm, imagine you pick the pain, and throw it somewhere. You must believe that the pain is taken out of your body.
If it is not succeful, it means your power of imagination is weak. So, practise more.
This time, I want to share a technique that I normally use to get rid of any pain.
You need to use your hand as if you are picking something.
What you need to do is to check where the pain is, and by using your hand/palm, imagine you pick the pain, and throw it somewhere. You must believe that the pain is taken out of your body.
If it is not succeful, it means your power of imagination is weak. So, practise more.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
EM-1 and EMAS
Some of you might have heard of EM-1 and EMAS especially to those who are into gardening. EM stands for Effective Microbes, while EM-1 generally refers to the first stage of EM. EM-1 is basically produced by mixing molasses and organic matters in a certain ratio and leave them to ferment for a few weeks. (he he, I am keeping the secret for the time being)
EMAS refers to EM Activated Solution. (What? Do you think EMAS is gold?)How to make EMAS? By mixing EM-1, molasses, and non-chlorinated water on 1:1:18 and leave it for at least 7 days. But, of course you must use a clean water container to get the right mix.
EM gives us many benefits. Generally, it is used for gardening as catalyst for plants to grow healthier by assisting organic matters like manure turns into "fertiliser" faster and more efficient. Soil, with good number of microbes is considered good soil and ready to be fertilised. The fertiliser then 'turns' into food and consumed by plants.
EM can also be used to control plant viruses and bad bacterias found on plant and in soil. It can also be used in pest control.
The technique of using EMAS is depending on our purpose. The dilution ratio is wide between 1:50 to 1:1000.
Note: I make my own EM-1, EMAS and use them to rejuvenate the soil within the compound. Am stil doing research on EM and at present moment am fermenting a more potent EM-1 and will be ready perhaps in one month's time.
EMAS refers to EM Activated Solution. (What? Do you think EMAS is gold?)How to make EMAS? By mixing EM-1, molasses, and non-chlorinated water on 1:1:18 and leave it for at least 7 days. But, of course you must use a clean water container to get the right mix.
EM gives us many benefits. Generally, it is used for gardening as catalyst for plants to grow healthier by assisting organic matters like manure turns into "fertiliser" faster and more efficient. Soil, with good number of microbes is considered good soil and ready to be fertilised. The fertiliser then 'turns' into food and consumed by plants.
EM can also be used to control plant viruses and bad bacterias found on plant and in soil. It can also be used in pest control.
The technique of using EMAS is depending on our purpose. The dilution ratio is wide between 1:50 to 1:1000.
Note: I make my own EM-1, EMAS and use them to rejuvenate the soil within the compound. Am stil doing research on EM and at present moment am fermenting a more potent EM-1 and will be ready perhaps in one month's time.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Durian season and other fruits
Durian season is here again, and mangosteen, rambutan, pulasan, and cempedak. At least in my area, Batu Pahat, Johore. For those who want to purchase durians cheaply, as cheap as RM1 per kg, go to Parit Sulong, in the late afternoon. But, don't believe my words easily coz I can't promise the price I have just mentioned, is still on offer. But I know for sure a 'good' durian kampung you can get cheapest at RM2 per kg.
This is the time for us to get cheaper priced durian, may be for the next 4 weeks, as mentioned to me by a durian seller last week.
Meanwhile for mangosteen, rambutan, pulasan and cempedak, we need to wait since they have just started to ripen. Mangosteen might already on sale now. Rambutan may take another month, pulasan perhaps will take the same time as rambutan... Haiya, all four will take almost the same time to ripe. At least true to me, since we have a few fruit trees in my mother's house compound.
This is the time for us to get cheaper priced durian, may be for the next 4 weeks, as mentioned to me by a durian seller last week.
Meanwhile for mangosteen, rambutan, pulasan and cempedak, we need to wait since they have just started to ripen. Mangosteen might already on sale now. Rambutan may take another month, pulasan perhaps will take the same time as rambutan... Haiya, all four will take almost the same time to ripe. At least true to me, since we have a few fruit trees in my mother's house compound.
Change of Title
I decided to change this header into a new one. From De Sound to My Thoughts simply to add more space for me to write. It is an extension from the previous narrower topic which was in Mind Power. I believe by changing the title header, more ideas will flow into my head, and I can freely write whatever I want on whatever topics.
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