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”
Category Archives: faith and fortunes
A Gentle Exit from Ramadan
This year, Ramadan entered my home like a gentle breeze and soothed me into a state of submission and the desire to purge the excesses of life. The month has an ineffable ability to do that for Muslims all over the world. Even those who struggle to keep up the pace and follow their goodContinue reading “A Gentle Exit from Ramadan”
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”
Reminders in a Dream
Every so often, I will have a dream which is very poignant and yet, a clear reminder to me that my current situation in life is a true blessing. Today, I want to speak candidly about such a dream. I saw my previous mother-in-law introducing a new potential wife to my then-husband and suggesting thisContinue reading “Reminders in a Dream”
Learning from Others’ Mistakes
When going through life, we inevitably come across encounters with others which cause us to reflect on our own lives. I’m no exception to that. Recently, I was engaged in a conversation with someone who was expressing their viewpoint about a sticky family situation. Whilst listening, I was coming in and out of focus andContinue reading “Learning from Others’ Mistakes”
How to Stay Relevant
As I move through life and come to the realisation that I am at the latter end of it, I often have to step back and ask myself, “What gives me purpose now? What goals do I have, if any?” These are questions that bounce around in my mind often. I’ve often commented that IContinue reading “How to Stay Relevant”
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