Story of my papaya tree Four years ago, when we moved into our own home, my parents got fruit for us, and there was a huge papaya in it too. My cook planted those seeds, and very soon twelve ‘trees’ were growing one foot tall in my tiny ‘lawn’. When he wasn’t looking, I pulled …
When I went to Seattle, USA the first time, several years ago, I was struck by the peace in USA. It was so beautiful. Like a dream world. How could an American feel the fears that we feel on a daily basis? It is so easy to blame a person who is in …
How can we have that level of sense of responsibility? I’m waiting for my bus in Redmond, near Seattle, USA. My girls and I are going to downtown Seattle today, and we got off at the wrong stop. So, next bus will be in twenty minutes or so. What to do but wait? …
How to go about it without mudslinging. When divorce became legal in Islam, it is believed that it is the worst thing that became legal. -Naturally, because it is the breaking up of a home. However, if staying in it becomes worse than breaking it, then it needs to be done. However, there …
Its’ all about what is on your mind! Honestly, life is really something. There is a lot of ‘The Secret’ in it. If you’ve’ read that book you’ll know what I’m just going to say. What is on your mind, and what you really don’t want to happen – will happen. The Murphey’s Law is …
How to keep it alive through the storms of life? What is it about you, that is the real you? I’ve met many folks who say “You haven’t changed!” I take it as a big compliment. It is confirmed by the fact that persons I’ve met after many years, still recognize me. I can …
“I might as well accept my life as it is, and stop calling it ‘crazy’…. I mean that is how it is, and that’s exactly how I love it.” Let me show you what I mean. Yesterday morning…. as usual I had my breakfast in bed. Porridge, aumlet (made deliciously with chopped tomatoes and onions …
Going with the flow, and learning to enjoy it. As a kid, climbing trees and roofs was my passion. I absolutely loved it. The moment we came to a new house (my father, being in the army, we shifted to many places….) I’d size up the roof. The trees outside were checked out for ease …
Do these following remarks seem familiar? “I’m always making a fool of myself!” “Mein to hoon hi aisi!” (I am like this!) “Meray saath to hamesha aisa hi hota hai, kiyon keh mein itni bay waqoof hoon!” (This always happens with me, because I’m such a stupid fool!) “Idiot” “Total nut case!” These are a …
