We live in a world which bombards us with images of perfection. Glossy magazines, social media influencers and celebrity culture do their utmost to promote themselves but in the process make the average person feel far from adequate. It takes a strong character to not be beguiled by such pressure to conform. As an olderContinue reading “Embracing Old(er) Age”
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10+ Years in 6 Hours
Sounds highly improbable and confusing but that’s exactly what happened last Saturday when an old friend and I met after so many years to catch up on each other’s lives. Of course, as expected, we only just scratched the surface but the hiatus in our in-person interactions over time had done nothing to interfere withContinue reading “10+ Years in 6 Hours”
Older But Younger
It’s been a lifetime of going through long periods of low self-esteem and then short-lived bouts of positivity but finally, at this late stage of life, I feel I have finally sown the seed of confidence within. It’s the type of confidence that tells me that I don’t need validation from others; lately I’ve foundContinue reading “Older But Younger”
Unwelcome Change
‘Change’ is a word that often carries positive connotations. People view it as a move on or away from antequated practices or beliefs. And sometimes it is that and it is welcome. However, I’ve been feeling that there are some changes I’ve been witnessing that don’t sit well with me. I’ve observed how my ownContinue reading “Unwelcome Change”
An Even Newer Chapter
Earlier today, my son set off for his next chapter in life. He has found a new place of work and hence has had to leave home to be nearer to it. What has been home for him for the last ten years or so, is no more. This is a new phase not justContinue reading “An Even Newer Chapter”
Hot Coals
As I continue to move through my latter life, I realise that I am surrounded by a lot of chaos and discord. This is playing out in the wider world and sometimes it feels even uncomfortably close to home. Whilst I can’t always take pre-emptive action against it, my coping strategy is to remain quietContinue reading “Hot Coals”
From Both Sides of the Fence
It’s almost ironic that over the last few days, I have been the confidante for someone close who shared with me that she is finally coming to terms with the impasse in her marriage and the need to call it a day. On the other hand, I’ve been dealing with people close to me whoContinue reading “From Both Sides of the Fence”
A New Milestone of Motherhood
Alhamdulillah, my oldest sons, being twins, have just turned 25! What a poignant time for me as my mind drifts back to the day of their birth and all the events leading up to and from that point in time. So much has happened since then, some of it predictable but a lot of itContinue reading “A New Milestone of Motherhood”
Soul-Searching in the Sahara
For so many reasons, 2025 was definitely the best year of my life. It had a lot to do with my travelling experiences to places I’d never been before – Prague, Shanghai, Switzerland and Austria to name a few. But it culminated in a charity mission in Southwest Algeria, to a refugee camp just outsideContinue reading “Soul-Searching in the Sahara”
Imposter Syndrome
It’s no secret that women – more than men – often undersell their skills and abilities when applying for jobs. They underplay their achievements as mothers raising children and running a home at the same time. They usually need someone else, observing from the outside, to tell them that they’re doing much better than theyContinue reading “Imposter Syndrome”
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