A Clearing in the Cobwebs of My Mind
It was only yesterday when I believed the cobwebs in my mind would never clear. I was wrong.
It only took a few hours for a little clearing to be made, enough for me to see a little light, a little hope, a little happiness. That is why I have to dedicate this post to the person who helped make that clearing, however small, it is a significant clearing that might help the process of returning to my writing a little easier….a little sooner rather than later…
It was only today as I read all your amazing, encouraging comments that I came across a website that was mentioning my blog. I didn’t think anything of it until I read the paragraph and gaped at the screen.
In an interview blogger Abdul Kargbo was asked a question….
“Who are the two bloggers you read the most and why? Include their links and tell us why we should subscribe to their feeds.
Despite being a blog writer, I’m not a dedicated blog reader. I guess I’m just not big on commitment. I read news and opinion articles online and the odd blog, but I’m not a dedicated reader of any one site. One of my favorite sites, however, is Unique Muslimah, written by a young Muslim woman. She’s a great writer, very insightful, spiritual, and soulful. Her posts are intimate yet pure. As a modern, Westernized male, I find her perspective enlightening and her writing uplifting…..”
I am speechless. In this time of great need, where my writing is considered like my breath and I feel like I haven’t been breathing for months, I find someone I don’t know encouraging me, supporting me, believing in me. The tears flowed – happy tears – to receive what I feel like is a sign…a sign for me to continue.
The tears flowed, like rain, making a clearing in the cobwebs of my mind.
Thank you.
Awww ma shaa Allah
Mubrook ya ukhti
Umm Travis
May 13, 2009 at 7:03 am
Congrats Unique.. He was absolutely correct to chose you.. I wish you come back to blogsphere once again regularly..
Shahrzad
May 13, 2009 at 1:47 pm
You’re very welcome, Unique.
I’m happy to hear the cobwebs are lifting.
You’re too good—as a writer and a person—and the blogosphere can’t afford to lose you.
All the best!
And keep on keeping on.
Abdul
Abdul Kargbo
May 13, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Subhanallah Sweets!
I shivered for you as I read what Brother Abdul wrote about your blog… So lovely.
”She’s a great writer, very insightful, spiritual, and soulful. Her posts are intimate yet pure. As a modern, Westernized male, I find her perspective enlightening and her writing uplifting…..”
What a huge great compliment!
Its amazing those thoughts and views inside of you can inspire and touch someone wiht even realising..
Im glad you have your writing groove back sweetie.
Stay blessed inshallah
Much love
x
Jannah
May 13, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Subhanallah Sweets!
I shivered for you as I read what Brother Abdul wrote about your blog… So lovely.
”She’s a great writer, very insightful, spiritual, and soulful. Her posts are intimate yet pure. As a modern, Westernized male, I find her perspective enlightening and her writing uplifting…..”
What a huge great compliment!
Its amazing those thoughts and views inside of you can inspire and touch someone without you even realising..
Im glad you have your writing groove back sweetie.
Stay blessed inshallah
Much love
x
Jannah
May 13, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Thanks Umm Travis
Thank you Abdul! Your words have really helped me, thank you for your kindness and sincerity.
Thank you Jannah
xx
Unique Muslimah
May 14, 2009 at 12:31 am
Thank you Shahi
Unique Muslimah
May 14, 2009 at 12:31 am
Assalamu Alaikum,
I am really happy to see you back, just waiting to read your posts…
Btw love your new template
Alisha
May 18, 2009 at 5:18 am
Assalamu Alaikum,
I’m a new blogger and I fight the “cobwebs” every day in the form of waswasa. I find it amazing that anyone would ever want to read my blog, but subhanallah, after reading yours, I am inspired. We all have our stories to tell and a voice to speak out with as gifts from Allah SWT. You are truly unique and I’m glad that I found you, sister. Keep writing and sharing your voice with the world!
Noor
May 28, 2009 at 11:28 am
MashAllah! A lot of us feel that way Unique. You really are something! And I’m glad to see you’re back. We missed you =)
souvenirsandscars
June 11, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Salaam,
Kudos to you, Sis as you’re certainly a talented writer. Keep up and I’m looking forward to read your constant entries.
Murni
June 15, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Unique,
I just found your blog and enjoyed it very much. I don’t know how long you’ve been blogging, but I suggest that you keep on doing it. You have a unique perspective that needs to be expressed, especially in this world where Islam is growing in numbers faster than any other religion. I am myself an American convert (of just two weeks) and haven’t made the decision to wear hijab fulltime. (I have only worn it when I made Shahada at the mosque and one other time for Friday prayers.) My husband is very supportive of my conversion and even of my wearing hijab (although he is NOT Muslim), but I don’t feel ready yet. For one thing, I don’t have the proper clothes to wear with the head scarf. That might be a good subject for another post for you to write!
Anyway, your writing needs to be out there and I hope you will continue to post more frequently.
Ellen Keim
October 3, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Honey Muslimah
October 15, 2009 at 11:21 am