When my passport got lost, remembering other losses, I went on to my plan ‘b’. In today’s world we are so well-organized and streamlined, that when the unexpected happens, we feel like grieving. We get upset and ask ‘Why did it happen to me?’ (Meaning,’I’m so perfect, why?’) It’s best to respond with: ‘So what?’ …
The scary business of choosing a life partner. Making the decision to choose a life partner is the toughest decision of one’s life. It has to be a decision which is straight from the heart – preferably, keeping both head and heart in sync. It is even tougher if you are choosing one for your child, …
– A perfect place to hangout for the youthful among you. ‘ Cafe Garage, is a new place in E-11, which is quite interesting. It has a garage look and is called ‘garage’ too!’ My daughter mentioned it to me, some time back. I made a note, to check it out, and forgot about it. …
Today I’m sharing my parenting style with you. I’m gaining fame these days. Not because of myself, but because of my daughters. Yes, I’m the proud mother of three star daughters. They are all grown up now. Nataliya has a photography business in Seattle, and was the first blogger in our family. She is married …
Once, a beggar child came to Allama Iqbal, and his friend asked him, ‘can’t something be done about them?’ He said, ‘their lives will not change, because no one is doing anything for them.’ This is why the street children, have continued to have the same fate for centuries. No one did anything, and another …
– I love it when a deep point is simplified! The other day, I saw this video of a sermon by Tariq Jamil. It has the secrets of success in both worlds. It is based on the sayings of Holy prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It gave me the answer to the secret of success of my …
Almost every person I meet, he tells me he wants to do something special in his life. Something that will make him feel more satisfied and fulfilled. Believing in his talent, he finds its hard to pursue one’s interests due to lack of time. Often I’m asked, how I do it. There is nothing special, …
After my last blog post on this Elegant home in Islamabad, many people wanted me to do more posts like it. (Actually 87% of you!) So, here is the rest of my friend Munazza’s home. In case you missed the last post Here it is. A beautiful home is probably everyone’s dream. We all would love …
At least once or twice a month, I need to be very close to Nature. My daily walks, combined with these trips, keep me fresh and energetic. It is the oxygen, the breathing in of the fragrances of different plants and lovely views, that make me feel fresh and happy. Whatever.
