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.
A few months back, I published a call for submissions for a collection of pandemic-inspired writing I was putting together. After a lot of filtering through material, editing and refinement, and generous design work from a colleague who’s made the book look amazing, I’m pleased to announce that we’re almost ready to release, God-willing. In … More Coming soon: Corona Times: Words from the Pandemic
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Virtual homeschooling makes the blood pressure go up. It’s a good time for a fresh start. … More New Beginnings
For many of us, lockdown brought some great opportunities: working from home and the flexible hours that come with that; more time with loved ones; fuel and time savings; and much more.
But, months later, some of those very benefits may have turned against us…occasionally. What are your challenges? And how have you been surviving them? … More Surviving ‘Rona
I was a latecomer to Islam. No – I didn’t convert into the religion. I was born a Muslim, but for most of my life growing up, I wasn’t really one – not the way I should have been, at least. I lacked the proper understanding, knowledge, and, most of all, commitment to the religion. As a result, much of my life was spent without real attachment to Islam – confined to merely ritualistic acts of worship I was expected to do, and not much interest beyond that. … More Rebirth: a Hajj experience
What if you wake up tomorrow and COVID is gone? Not via a cure. Nor a vaccine. Nor any human effort at all. Like a sci-fi movie, where the head villain is defeated, and all his minions…all the forces of evil…suddenly disintegrate. Are you prepared? … More What if…?
If, in these past few months, you’ve written something meaningful related to COVID 19 – be it poetry, prose, or anything else – please consider submitting it to this forthcoming publication, which aims to record the experiences, reflections, and words of wisdom from writers around the world. … More Words from the Pandemic: a call for COVID-inspired writing
Snuggling under the covers,
hot drinks in hand,
immersed in books
or movies,
eating snacks;
Putting on pounds
to insulate against the season’s biting cold.
Sleeping cats
wrapped within warm blankets,
fur no longer sufficient to warm little bodies,
who otherwise would be out hunting or playing. … More Winter is…
Which is your favourite? … More Urban stargazing (and other random pictures)
A single drop sits on my window, surrounded by many others, as the rain lashes down on this Winter morning. I want to take in this moment. Be still. Be present. Empty my mind completely. No reflections on anything, nor thoughts of the human world that will enter my consciousness when I leave this seat. I want to just stop and focus on this one, physical entity in front of me: this drop on my window… … More The Drop
Do you watch the sky? Do you notice the subtle changes in colour – especially at either end of the day? Have you ever gone about your day, heedless of the wonder above you, only to be awestruck when you finally look up and see the beautiful canopy? … More Don’t forget to look up
slip-sliding away..... 