This may sound trivial but its the going on 30 series, and im just taking notes of changes i see in myself or a sudden realisation of my own self. Now just today, i realise the type of telekong i wear can affect my concentration in my prayers. I know there is the khusyuk situation one should be in during prayers but i do realise this one important part of myself.

Its when i bought a new set of telekong however unfortunately i did not check properly before actually buying it except asking about the material from the saleslady. So it happened that the headgear had a tight band around the circumference of the face, and the kain was a bit short for my liking. I thought i could bear with the tightness on my face, simply thinking it will expand after a few days. But that first few days left me with headaches and marks on my forehead. And the kain, well, i was always conscious that my feet is not covered properly. I never realise it can affect me so much.

So last friday i bought another new set, the same as my previous one which i had loved. And i have been wearing it sinvce and i am so so happy and comfortable and finally able to focus on the prayers instead of headaches and uncovered feet.

I get into the conclusion, and a bit of advice, to ladies who might have been experiencing difficulties to stay focused, maybe its the praying attire. Change. I knew i changed my old set because it was getting yellowish instead of white. It is usable but it just gets to me that its yellowing instead of pure white. Find a praying attire that you will really like and there are so many choices out there, from material to colour to design. Find one you are comfortable in and will love wearing. When you are in your best attire, you are more ready and focused.

Just like going for an interview for job. You want to give a good impression, of course, you would wear something comfortable and nice enough to present yourself well. You would even buy a new set of dress even! So why not for Lord? Give your best physically and the mind and heart will do the rest.

Having a praying attire that you like wearing will certainly be a form of motivation too. This definitely works with children too!

Ok, i suddenly feel like a productive muslim blogger haha. What happen to the recently bought telekong? Well i am going to wash it and maybe donate it to the mosque as a wakaf. Its only few days old and looks brand new. Insya Allah.

I dont know why this is worth a blogpost, but it matters to me 🙂