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Man is never satisfied. He is forever complaining. Nothing ever satisfies him.

The stress during the exams was the killer type. The kind that doesnt allow you to sleep well, eat well nor be well. Disrupts your entire life, turns it upside down. And when it leaves, it leaves you in chaos - leaves you to pick up the fallen pieces and put them back together by yourself.

However, once its all done and you settle back down again.. you realize that your life is so empty with so much extra time at your hands. Time is at a stand still and no matter how many tasks you perform in a day, you still have nothing to do.

I have a list of objectives. But its hard to place them into a timetable, with so much time. I still manage to find large gaps filled with nothingness.

InshaAllah I shall figure out the best way to make the best use of the free time that I have at my hands right now. May Allah help me achieve this goal and make my life more purposeful.

Man is also the most ungrateful. He is never thankful for the blessings that he is given or bestowed with. Its shameful, yet a quality that describes every human being.

Alhamdulillah, we have a home with a roof over our heads to protect us from the rain and sun and snow. Alhamdulillah, we have at least 3 meals a day to keep ourselves alive. Alhamdulillah, we have eyes that allow us to see the beauty and color filled world around us. Alhamdulillah.

Exams

Yes, I'm trying to prepare for my exams. Not going to get into that detail.

Not been able to make a good post.

This was a nice read. God's Love

Go ahead and have a look.

Just to add, that I keep adding links on the right column there -->

You might wanna check it out now and then.

Thats about it for now. Perhaps after two weeks, I might come up with something to post. InshaAllah.

Intoxication

Refering to toxins of all kinds and sorts.

I'm going to start with stating the example of drug-abuse (crack/pot). The short-term effect of these drugs is anything but intoxicating. It is probably the best known escape from all the troubles in your life and the world. The euphoria and the light-headed feeling is to crave for - isnt it? However, it is the long-term use of it that is not just "harmful" rather it is "fatal". Not only does it kill you but gets you addicted so that you actually end up poisoning yourself. A devil by itself.

That would be intoxication of the physical body. My main focus is intoxication of the mind.

I once read an article on advertising skills and techniques. The use of a certain combination of colors has a special effect on the human mind. Also, the manner in which the advertisments are displayed make a difference. There was one example of how some brands flashed their advertisments during movie intervals, or between tv programs. Flashing these ads intermitently during shows, embeds it into your subconscious mind. And when you go shopping, your head automatically fancies the advertized brand over the one you previously used. Its inside your head, without your knowledge. Kids being the best victims. Do you find your child attracted to a certain brand because of advertisement? Intoxication? I believe so!

The above example of advertising was to show the possibility for intoxication of the mind. And the fact that some people do actually know about it, and use it to their advantage.

Moving on to the subject of my interest... Music. One that I have recently classified under toxins to the mind. One that I believe does in fact, unknowingly intoxicate us.

Certain music, is soothing to the mind. Known to cure and relieve tension and anxiety. How many of you know how long that effect lasts? It is actually a very short-lived effect. In some articles I read 15 minutes. Some others a few hours. Just like the effect of drugs. As long you keep taking the drugs, the effect is pleasing. As long you keep the music running, its soothing. But what are the long-term effects?

Music is addictive! This is a fact I derived from personal experience, and experiences of people I know. A need to listen to a certain song, the urge to have music running. Your life feeling empty without music. All signs of addiction. Time and again, there have been claims of the positive effects of music. How many of you have read up the negative effects of music? Just like music is known to soothe and calm some people, it is known to instill suicidal and homicidal tendencies is others. It is known to build criminals out of many. It is known to build sexually abusive tendencies in teens.

How many times have you found yourself humming to a catchy tune when you're studying or trying to concentrate? When you're waiting your turn at a dentist's clinic or worse - when you're praying? How many times have you tried really hard to get the tune out of your head so you can continue studying or concentrate on your prayer? Why are you not able to get rid of it? Why does it go round and round in your head? Intoxicating? I believe so.

I have no scientific proof or evidence to claim the validity of this belief. It is based on my observation and understanding.

The thoughts were provoked after my investigation into Islam's stance on the permissibility of Music. Interesting how many like to end by concluding "It is a controversial topic". Not because they truly mean it, but because of their love and passion for Music. Is it not odd, that music is so hard and difficult to give up? I see it as a sign of addiction again.