Holidaze – part 2: the city previously known as Londinium
Feb 20, 2019
Some sights from the city. … More Holidaze – part 2: the city previously known as Londinium
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.
Holidaze – part 1: The most magical place on earth
Feb 14, 2019
Come see the kingdom… … More Holidaze – part 1: The most magical place on earth
Powerless
Feb 11, 2019
There’s a certain beauty
In being without the light.
No noise.
No televisions blaring.
None of the usual pastimes
that we suffocate the silence with.
Book 2: Reliance
Feb 10, 2019
You seek that which, you feel, will complete your heart;
complement your mind;
bring lasting comfort to your soul.
You wish for the bond of love and tranquility,
placed between your hearts;
you yearn for the one who will be a garment to you,
and you fulfilling the same blessed purpose for them. … More Book 2: Reliance
New
Feb 1, 2019
After an extended and varied holiday, I’ve been back in the ‘real world’ for two weeks now: Back at work. Kids back at school. Back to the usual flood of never-ending life admin and things to do. But things haven’t just gone ‘back to normal’. Something’s different. Better. During the time off, I had moments … More New
Window of Peace: an ode to the holidaze
Jan 10, 2019
I gaze out over the valley: rolling hills met by pure blue ocean. Nestled up here in this palace of holiday leisure. Blessed am I to find myself within such tranquil surroundings. The third leg of an extended break from life’s taxing troubles. Walking among the wolves, Meandering through the forest, over the bridge – … More Window of Peace: an ode to the holidaze
Affirmations
Jan 8, 2019
Have you used daily or regular affirmations – whether spiritually-based or otherwise – to positive effect? … More Affirmations
Thoughts at 37,000 feet
Dec 19, 2018
Starry, starry night:
Hanging majestically over the Earth.
Adorning our night sky
with beautiful, radiant light.
Beacons of serendipity,
within the dark canvas
that stretches over this Sahara Desert.
Best of the rest (part 2)
Dec 13, 2018
My final gallery of the year. … More Best of the rest (part 2)
Input overload: how do you cope?
Dec 6, 2018
We see it all around us: news, alerts, information. It hits us from every angle: getting to us through print, digital, and audio means. It’s not enough that we face general streams of content flooding our senses. We’ve personalised it, too. We receive customised feeds and notifications on our computers (when we’re working), and phones (which are always with us…always on). … More Input overload: how do you cope?
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