Cramming for exams and essays, reading chapters and chapters of not-so-important subjects that I could care less about in my attempt to obtain my degree. All while trying to keep a positive look at this ‘ still in school, trying to get this done’ thing. Running here and there attempting to plan out my toddler and three in-an-half year olds day with fun, learning and excitement. Attempting to read up on business planning and finding investors for my newly formed, highly prioritized baby, N~Flow.

I’m begging to feel the stress on my body. It is amazing how the mind can handle many different stresses and how I can pretty much ignore a headache or any other discomfort related to emotional stress. Yet when my body has had enough, I have got to listen.

The other day at CVS I walked my empty cart over to the bath section and loaded up with assesories for my year old jacuzzi bath tub. I wanted it so bad when we made out the specks for the house to be built. And I do use it, but I’ve never USED it. You know, for true relaxation with bubbles and aroma therapy and all that makes a Jacuzzi bath… a Jacuzzi bath.

So CVS supplied me with my peaches and cream foam bubbles, and bath scrubs, lavender face masks and a really devine back srubber/massage tool.

I supplied my self with a dimly lit bathroom, locked door knob and some hot water. The foam bubbles are amazing, silky water makes silky skin and peaches and cream makes aroma therapy. I soaked for an hour to relax my stressed body, and over worked brain.

I did so for three days in a row, as soon as my husband arrived home from work and had a while to unwind. I sneaked away from the bustle of baby land and normal life, and rushed to my new drug, a hot bath.

I want to start doing this every evening before bed. At whatever time I turn in. This varies from ten at night to two in the morning. Some times I sit looking blankly into the computer screen mind freezing and eyes going numb, attempting to complete a homework assignment after a long day. Or trying to come up with more details for the magazine.

A bath does a lot for me. When you are doing so much and you are so use to the routine of a heck-tick life, before the stress over takes your body in a way that does more than just hurt your back, pull out some small candles while the kids are taking a nap, or while your husband is home to oversee the hassle. And take some ‘you’ time. It is worth it!!!

It’s the little things that we should be thankful for.

I have been wanting to make a difference in this world using the gifts that Allah has given me. I have wanted to help others, and also grow as a Muslimah, while being myself and having fun. Being Muslim does not mean you have to keep your head down and frown at the world. Sometimes I get the feeling that many Muslims feel this life is so empty that they keep away from it. Well we are not allowed to be hermits and monks in this religion, we must get out in the world and make the people (including our selves) find Allah and bring them to Him.

Allah sent messengers to all the people of the world. How I see it is if Allah wanted to, He could have given people guidance without commanding them to reach others and call them to Him. But each messenger came to a different people. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAAW) came up from among his people and he reached them through their own understandings.

The Prophet came from the mountain blazing with poetry. To a poetic people that was amazing and touched them in a unique way. How could he reach the people if he didn’t understand those people, or couldn’t relate to them in some way??

We are not Prophets, but we do have the ability to be a guide to others and we can reach them in a way they understand. A way that will interest them. We teach them, by our example and this magazine for me is that example…

And Allah knows best.

What is N~Flow:

N~Flow is a magazine focused on self expression and style. This magazine will cover the lives and culture of the young generation of Muslims in America and the styles and flavor they bring to Islam.

Art and Entertainment, Life Style and Family, Business and Education, Spirituality and Creativity

come and share your ideas for this new magazine

~Own it, Use it, Contribute~

Contact Info
Email:
nflowmag@gmail.com

facebook group
Indianapolis, IN

Contribute
What would be of interest to you in a magazine ?

Here are some of my ideas and thoughts behind this effort.

1. there are many many Muslim hip hop artiest, comedians, writers, business owners, athletes and more who could benefit from a magazine and some publicity from their fellow Muslims to help in their efforts of self expression and identity.

2. As a youth we have a unique out look and expression of Islamic culture. Our style and voice is precious and can shape the way we as an ummah are viewed around the world, in America, and with in our own communities.

3. Successful ( as in what we get from life not necessarily the money we make in life, or material gain) and educated young people no matter what religion is a wonderful roll model for other youth and struggling persons around our communities. As Muslims we have so much more to offer and an obligation to help those we can. We must enjoin good and forbid evil why not do that and have fun too? We can use a medium such as a magazine to express and act on this.

Tell me what you think??
email me at
nflowmag@gmail.com
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