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Author: Yacoob

I'm a writer, blogger, husband and father. Writing is my passion, and sharing beneficial knowledge and insights has been a pillar of my life for many years. I blog at dreamlife.wordpress.com.

Remember, Remember

Jul 2, 2022

How long
after the loss
does it take
for the shell to grow back?
For the veils to fall
over your heart once more?

When it happened,
you were raw.
Open.
Exposed.
Vulnerable. … More Remember, Remember

1 Comment Remember, Remember

Smiles and tears…tears and smiles

Jun 28, 2022

“When you were born, you were crying and everyone else was smiling. Live your life so at the end, you’re the one who is smiling and everyone else is crying.” … More Smiles and tears…tears and smiles

3 Comments Smiles and tears…tears and smiles

Countering the inner critic

Jun 23, 2022

What does it say to you? And what can you do to fight back? … More Countering the inner critic

4 Comments Countering the inner critic

The Best Days of your Life

Jun 17, 2022

For the honoured guests attending this year’s Hajj… … More The Best Days of your Life

1 Comment The Best Days of your Life

Things we’ll never know…

Jun 7, 2022

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or pain, please reach out to someone for help. There’s always help around… … More Things we’ll never know…

2 Comments Things we’ll never know…

Lonely Leaf

May 31, 2022

Where did you come from?
Where are you going?
Were you always red?
Even when it was snowing? … More Lonely Leaf

3 Comments Lonely Leaf

The Last Ones Left

May 18, 2022

Life as a leaf… … More The Last Ones Left

2 Comments The Last Ones Left

Action precedes motivation

May 13, 2022

If you’re someone who over-relies on intuition and inspiration, this advice is for you… … More Action precedes motivation

4 Comments Action precedes motivation

Staying Power

May 6, 2022

Before the post-Ramadaan blues set in… … More Staying Power

1 Comment Staying Power

Streaks

May 2, 2022

A final gift of Ramadaan’s blessings… … More Streaks

3 Comments Streaks

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