THERE is a belief that if you witness the daily sunrise and sunset, then your day is rich and fulfilled. Sunrise, as the birth of the day initiates a positive signal in your brain that motivates creativity and good work. Sunset, on the other hand, is the natural shut-off button of our brains with a fully satisfied flat electric wave.
I have tested this theory many times, challenging it to the max and by doing so I have proved it always successful and accurate. Each time I insist one witnessing the sunrise, even when I am totally tired, my whole day is rich and full of easy-going happenings. And if I witness the end of the day — sunset — I feel no stress or challenge unwinding, and have a restful sleep without nightmares or bad dreams.
In many religions, including Islam, witnessing these two great daily events enhance the body positive energy.
If we agree today that we are creatures of this universe, and that our natural inner control is the same as that of other creatures, then we have to admit that going against our natures will always result in malfunction in our brain circuits. And unless we can figure out why we should go against nature, we have no excuse but to follow.
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Dear Nadia, I am new here in Saudi Arabia and still have not seen anything yet. My friends at work are all talking about winter desert camping; they are Saudi so I am shy about asking them to include me in what sounds like an experience of a lifetime. I have no idea if they take their families with them but I would like to have the experience.
— Mike, Riyadh
Dear Mike, You are right; the desert trips are a once in a lifetime experience. I myself have gone many times with my family and enjoyed the desert with all the rough bits that go with it. The desert is a magical yet tricky place if you are not prepared. It is not, and I repeat not, an Indiana Jones movie. The best way with your colleagues is to be casual and friendly and don’t mind asking. Most Arab men are generous and friendly and love to have guests and you will be amazed how many times you will be invited. Yes, Saudis often take their families with them but the families are in separate quarters and there is a place for male guests. Do the right thing by asking your host if he needs you to bring anything; almost certainly the answer will be no but it will put you in a good light. Be sure to take a video camera with you for your own record; believe me the experience is rough but worth it and you will surely want some photos and images.
