With White Ribbon Day just around the corner (25 November to be exact), I thought I’d take this opportunity to chip in my 2 cents on a topic that desperately needs more attention: domestic violence (DV). I’m a huge fan of White Ribbon Day for a few reasons, and one of them is the fact that … Continue reading »
It’s not you, it’s me.
I’m a huge fan of reading the stories of individuals who, against all odds, are able to achieve amazing things. They all seem to have something that changed the rules of the game – something that allowed them to take that extra step, try that much harder, and to push their boundaries. Think Malcolm X. … Continue reading »
My apology
For my family. Thanks for being patient with me when I mess up real bad. SARANGEH! <3 If I could undo all my mistakes from the unkind word said recklessly to those left unsaid when they were needed most I would. If I could take back the things I’ve done everything that’s left you feeling … Continue reading »
If only…
Regret is an interesting emotion. While you’re in the very thick of it – when you’ve just made a mistake, missed an opportunity, held yourself back or realised that you could have done things different – it eats away at you. The most positive, rewarding and exciting possibilities replay themselves in your mind over and … Continue reading »
There’s no place like home
Our eyes wide from fear hoping and praying that it’ll all end soon torn between wanting to help and wanting to hide to cry to feel safe. Why aren’t the walls blocking out the screams?
Home is where your heart is
They say there’s no place like home. That home is sweet, not bitter. Blood thicker, water thinner. But pretty words don’t mean a thing when home isn’t where your heart is. Spare a thought (and a prayer) for the victims of domestic violence – past, present and future. http://www.domesticviolence.nsw.gov.au/ This is a preview of (hopefully) … Continue reading »
Harden up mate!
According to Facebook, I have 200 friends. Of those, I’ve probably met only 100 of them more than once. I’d actually acknowledge 50 of those if I were to bump into them, and I’m struggling to think of 20 people I actually enjoy hanging out with (no offence). Cut that number in half and that’s … Continue reading »
Where do we go from here?
Mental health is an issue that affects everyone. We try our best to balance family, work, community, and the rest of it (read: social media drug of choice) in our jam-packed lives, often leaving very little time for ourselves. We’ve made a habit of bottling up unhealthy amounts of stress and anxiety, sweeping them under … Continue reading »
Zombie Blog!
Believe it or not, I actually enjoy writing. The problem is, I’m a perfectionist (read: procrastinator) and most things I’ve written end up in an obscure folder on my computer. So, in an attempt to accept the fact that what I write will never instantaneously explode into diamonds, I’m starting up (another) blog. And in … Continue reading »
Among the Dead
Abu Dharr, mentioned, “Work as if you see [God] and consider yourself among the dead.” We have previously commented on this expression which is taken directly from the hadith of the Prophet, peace upon him. To add to what we have mentioned earlier, know that your death has been ordained. Imagine the whole of humanity … Continue reading »
