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Motivation

  • Planting Seeds, Growing Skills: My Not-So-Linear Path Into Digital Strategy

    While I was originally not inclined towards technology, I’ve realized the interconnectedness of digital tools and strategic thinking. My focus is now on building skills and understanding systems rather than pursuing formal titles. My goal is to create meaningful digital… Continue reading

    Planting Seeds, Growing Skills: My Not-So-Linear Path Into Digital Strategy
  • In the name of Instagram

    The pursuit of a picture-perfect life on platforms like Instagram can lead to anxiety and distorted perceptions. While curated images attract likes, they can damage real-life connections and mental health. The pressure to maintain an idealized image often overshadows authentic… Continue reading

    In the name of Instagram
  • Swinging on the Monkey Bars

    There are some authors who strike a chord deep within their reader and for me, C.S. Lewis has always been that author, both with his impeccably written fantasy but mostly when he somehow tapped into reality and wrote little gems… Continue reading

    Swinging on the Monkey Bars
  • SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND RAPE: NO MORE WHITE SOCKS PART 2

    I know I’ve been away for a long time but writing the rest of this story was even harder than writing the first part. It took me three weeks before I could go through my notes again and start working… Continue reading

    SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND RAPE: NO MORE WHITE SOCKS PART 2
  • Writers Block Q&A: Everything From Myself To The Burning Marriage Questions Answered

    I haven’t written in ages and I’m suffering from some severe writers block so as an attempt to get back into blogging I decided to try something new. This post is my attempt to answer all the burning questions you… Continue reading

    Writers Block Q&A: Everything From Myself To The Burning Marriage Questions Answered
  • The Emperors New Condition

    Once upon a time, in a kingdom not so far away, there was an emperor who ruled in what most perceived a truly lack-luster manner. He slept all day and walked the halls of the palace by night. He was… Continue reading

    The Emperors New Condition
  • Feigned Bravery

    Every child has that one song that defined their approach to the world. For some it was a golden oldie and for others it was the theme song of Mickey Mouse Club House. For me, as embarrassed as I am… Continue reading

    Feigned Bravery
  • A Mother’s Footsteps

    Mother’s day. Another western custom that has slowly filtered through into the more conservative eastern culture. Growing up in a Muslim Indian home with relatively strong traditional and Islamic values, we really never celebrated Mother’s day. While the message of… Continue reading

    A Mother’s Footsteps
  • My Prayer For You

    This life of ours is such that no man can truly predict it. From happy surprises to those heart wrenching accidents, there is but little we control. And for those of faith, our prayers are our form of solace and… Continue reading

    My Prayer For You
  • The Never Ending Carousel

    Round and round.  Life spins, so fast that you don’t notice at first. The light then dark. The high then low. And here you sit on your perch. Held up high then dipped a little low. A pattern we all… Continue reading

    The Never Ending Carousel