Butterfly the Heart: Ramadan Autopsy

From autopilot to acceptance

The Qur’an trains us to read life as āyāt—signs that return us to Allah—with humility about what we don’t fully see. Even modern physics reminds us that reality is often deeper than first impressions. “Butterfly the Heart” turns that inward: you honestly observe your patterns, visualise two endings (accepted vs rejected), and choose one small, consistent shift that supports sincerity and consistency—conditions tied to acceptance.

It also uses a proven brain principle: we change faster when we visualise both the outcome we want and the obstacles that usually derail us. This ‘autopsy’ turns vague hopes into clear action—by naming the habits, conflicts, and speech patterns that pull Ramadan into autopilot, then selecting a simple plan right at the start of the month.

From a neuroscience lens, calming the nervous system and pairing it with intentional visualisation, written reflection, and repetition helps the brain encode a new direction—making this a small investment of time with a disproportionate payoff.