[Don't You Remember - Adele]

A serious note to self, a soft reminder to others.

Why, is the answer always "I'm still not ready" when someone invites us to do something good? So WHEN is the time that we are going to actually be READY?
Blinded by the very common misconception that death is closer when we're old than young (familiar with "rumah kata pergi, kubur kata mari"?), and also the assumption that we use every single day -assuming we are confirmed alive the next day-, comes that "I'm still not ready" phrase.
What if, destined that we're not granted a 'tomorrow'? Are we ready for that? If we plead for another day, for the reason that "I'm still not ready", will it be granted? Is another day enough to repent for all the "I'm still not ready"s?

By this day next week, Syawal is predicted to have taken over Ramadhan. How time flies. Will the changes that have just been made be changed back in the presence of those who were caged in this holy month? Let's hope not.
Ya Allah, please bless me with the present of Istiqamah, for I am lacking so much in that area (amongst other things).