What Scares Me The Most
What scares me the most is coming out of this having learned nothing. Going back to our selfish, self absorbed ways. Running around like headless chickens trying to prove ourselves. The question is to who?
Thoughts After Iftaar
Somehow in the quiet, without what would have been sounds from masaajid all around the neighbourhood, it feels more like Ramadhan than it ever has. For with quiet are we able to hear what would have otherwise remained muted.
Staying Home; How To Stay Sane.
It might seem stupid to suggest spending time with the family when you are all indoors together but don’t be surprised when everyone is absorbed in their own things in their own corners of the home.
Lessons in Life- A Grandmother’s Perspective
if you still have a living grandparent appreciate her or him. Spend as much time as you can with because one day, just like Hababa, they will be gone. And you will be left listening for their footfalls, and leaving their seat open. May Allah bless all our parents and grandparents.
More Rules To Change Your Life By
You may be thinking that we can’t sum up and navigate through all of life’s adventures, challenges and demands by simply following certain rules.
Who says we can’t?
Because we also cannot keep a clear logical head capable of meeting issues head on without them
Why The Quiet of the Countryside is So Appealing
I want the quiet of the sticks, to breathe in; and to use a tired cliche- fresh air. I want to hear the birds sing, to awaken to the crowing of the cocks. Not by the screeching of alarm clocks or matatu touts calling for passengers
Building Patience- 5 Unusual Ways To Do It!
There is nothing noble or honourable in proclaiming ‘busyness’ or being ‘too important to wait’ (hence the idiots who cut through queues and shout about supposed ‘slow service’) and overtake on the roads causing accidents as a result.
Mental Health Issues: There is No Shame In It.
Those of us with mental health problems are often grouped together with those who have mental disorders. I am talking about the poor forgotten “wendawazimu” roaming half naked on our streets caked in dirt and filth. Those who we have dismissed with finality.
Money Beliefs That We Need to Rethink.
Money is an instrument of exchange. It can’t corrupt you. Not unless you allow it
Self Worth- How Not to Measure It
Your worth is not defined by your day job or your designation. Your worth is not directly proportional to your career.
What happens when you lose the source of your livelihood?
Move Forward in Life- Give Up These 3 Cs!
You are unique down to your fingerprints. Your path is not going to be the same as anyone else’s. Don’t check to see where people your age, your academic level, in your community are at this point in time.
Mobile Phone Ettiquette- Why It’s Necessary Today
mobile phone etiquette has become necessary if we are to continue to coexist peacefully and live polite and courteous lives.