A Quarter Century plus One

 Hi lovelies, It's been ages since I even ventured to this page and 'penned' my thoughts, this space, which is usually where I go to to express my thoughts. However, I have been re-reading my older posts, and re-visiting some of my insights and revelations which I have experienced along my journey. But this week, my upcoming anniversary felt like the right time to return. This month is always a reflective...

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A few tweaks is all that is needed

Hi lovely readers!I've been immersed in Ramadaan and when I reared my head, I realised that we had entered the last 10 days/nights 🤲🏼. As usual this month has been filled with so many blessings, I can tangibly feel the mercy of my Rabb and the sacredness of my time. Last year we were catapulted into a very restricted way of observing Ramadaan, and yet the solitude and isolation turned out to...

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Another milestone Ameer, turns 21!

 Welcome lovelies, As I sit down to honour my second born on his 21st birthday, I am overwhelmed with emotion: for the huge milestone of having another young adult in my home and for the absolutely demanding year and all that we have weathered in our little home. Lockdown hit my second born the hardest, he is the most outgoing and social; he loves his campus life, went to gym on a daily basis and used to spend...

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2021 Lessons, Contemplation & Parenting

 Hi lovelies!! 💖Welcome to my first post of 2021, I had taken some time to reflect on the learnings of 2020, the growth, lessons learnt, and try as best as possible to chart a course for 2021. Charting my course by no means indicates that I am able to look into a crystal ball and be able to formulate a concrete way forward. Instead, what has become increasingly crucial is the personal care, being present with my...

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