Birthdays, always a time for reflection for some people. It will be my birthday tomorrow, May 17. But not for me, I always think this way, if everyday is supposed to be reflection day for everyone. In islamic teaching, they called it as Muhasabah.
Age is just numbers. I really believe on it. Because age is always failed to measure the maturity of someone. Age always failed to reach so-called a successful life. Again, age is always failed in some important matters which people always compare age with those things. Never ever do that. Age is just numbers. There is one great saying regarding this, they say 'Being mature is a choice, but being old is a definite.'
I won't think so far to take an example, my elder nephew, Samy. Last January was his 8th birthday. But if you have any opportunity to talk with him, you won't believe if his age is just 8+. He is way much mature than me, I admit it. See the difference?
I prefer to ask myself in this way. Have you done something for other people, Nabila? What things have you reach so far, things that Allah love..? How about your parents, is there anything that make them proud of you, Bila?
Birthday is just another day to get through. To learn how to live your temporary life. Thanks Allah, for giving me a chance in another year ahead. A chance, yes a chance to be better.
Tomorrow, I am going back insya Allah. I guess, 10 days are enough to boost my spirit up for facing the upcoming semester. My last semester, that is, insya Allah.
