Vices and virtues are a component of what makes us, us. Only with reflection and experience will we be able to differentiate between the two…Â —————— I believe myself to be a stubborn person who is picky, with strong opinions. I am one of those people who look at the world a specific way and anything different to it is wrong. Moreover, I am one … Continue reading Layered
I was really unsure on how to begin this post as it has been a long while since I wrote or blogged but this actually feels pretty nice; getting back into the groove of writing and sharing one’s deepest reflections. Over the year or so of my absence in writing, I actually read over some of my old blog posts and oh goodness me, I … Continue reading Afloat
During the 19 years of my existence, I have slowly tried to compile what makes me, me. We have all been through a set of troubles that may differ from person to person but I believe we all experience similar outcomes. Ever work super duper hard trying to build yourself up and then have someone come by and knock your walls down? Yes, I believe … Continue reading The Lingering
I feel like I am stranded in the middle of nowhere; completely deserted. I have no clue who I am anymore or who I wish to be exactly. I have a general sense of what I desire but just scraps. A part of me has been hidden and I honestly do not know if I want to bury it even deeper or allow it to … Continue reading Where Am I Now?
The Liebster Award: an award given to bloggers by other fellow bloggers in light of introducing them to the rest of the blogging world. It serves as a welcome and call for other writers to discover new blogs that might spark their interest, plus it helps the audience learn about the blogger a lot more. Generally, the Liebster Award is presented as a chain of … Continue reading The Liebster Award
After all these highs, I am fearful of the fall. — Lately, I have realized that my life is too perfectly laid out. There is definitely no luck that could have got me to where I am today; thus I am a witness to His handiwork and His Grace. As an individual of faith, I cannot deny how generous God Almighty is being with me. … Continue reading Stupefied
You and I are rosebuds in full bloom. Our set of petals scream beauty, colour, and delight; the side of life that is empty of sorrow. Soft to the touch. Pleasing to the eye. Beneath the canvas of life lies the inevitable pricks of difficulty. Sharp enough to summon a drop of blood. Threatening to strike. Yet, What is a rose without its thorns? What … Continue reading A Faded Rose
Earlier this week, I stumbled upon an incident that made me step back and remind myself how I wish to be treated in this world and how I would like to be known before my passing. Now, this was no extraordinary event however, its happenings did trigger a wave of emotions. Briefly, I was speaking to an employee about an issue that I wished to … Continue reading My Attitude as a Muslim
I wanted to make sense of my mind; unravel the layers of emotion, imagination, intelligence, and concept so that I may understand myself more clearly. Slowly and steadily, I am becoming more self-aware; my actions, my thoughts, my feelings, my motives, and my intentions. Amongst these periods of reflection, I have much to say yet have no sufficient way of expression. I would prefer to … Continue reading Simple yet Complex
I wrote about the aches in my heart and I wrote about the stinging thoughts in my mind, all of which questioned: ‘Why?’. —– I’tekaf, is a practice that was observed by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) during the last 10 days of Ramadhan. Generally, one secludes himself or herself from the world by remembering Allah … Continue reading Ramadhan Diary ~ I’tekaf
A Heart's Deepest Reflections 