tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854287209611253166.post6787585859917651065..comments2013-08-05T17:08:24.407-07:00Comments on lost muslim: ramadan day 19grateful muslimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15073991787424583102noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854287209611253166.post-23052282424813834262012-08-08T04:24:25.461-07:002012-08-08T04:24:25.461-07:00Have you tried writing the pros and cons about tel...Have you tried writing the pros and cons about telling people? You might find that it would help you to tell them. Also, it might be helpful to write down why you're afraid to tell them if you haven't already done that. If your lifestyle change does not negatively impact your job performance it shouldn't matter to them which religion you practice. You may even have a lot of support from them. They will probably respect your willpower and determination, and if not there is at least one national organization out there whose purpose is to protect the rights of Muslims.<br /><br />Have you tried doing mild exercises at your desk when you get tired? Nothing strenuous of course. :) You are doing great. Ramadan will be over soon and you will happily look back on this month. Remember also, that this is the most difficult time of year to fast - long hot days. It will not always be like this, as Ramadan gets 10 days earlier each year.<br /><br />You are gaining great insight from this experience. Yes, one of the goals of fasting is to realize that we don't actually need the things we think we need, and I'm sure you realize this can apply to more than just food.<br /><br />Keep it up and keep sharing, James! :-)Meezanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418049281042356389noreply@blogger.com