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.
Why is it that ‘celebrity’ is such an admired and celebrated status in today’s times? These are normal individuals who are separated from us only by a particular talent, which is being put to publicly-visible use. What makes them worthy of an elevated status? A pedestal which places them way up there, while the masses … More When eyes are opened
There’s a lot to be said for delayed reactions: Stopping yourself from instinctively reacting. Forcing yourself to not go the usual route, and trying to take the situation in, see the bigger picture and the good in it; then decide how you WANT to respond. When you can do that, I think a degree of … More Stop
Some pix taken with my phone in town: Mowbriy-Kaaappp!!!! Keep it clean Indecipherable (Work in progress, but feel free to comment on what’s there so far)
Once again, we’ve entered a new year – both in English terms and Islamic. And while the English new year is often associated with ‘holiday time’, increased crime, road accidents, and other terrible events that strike each ‘Festive season’, the Islamic new year is different. Our new year is based on the migration, or Hijrah, … More Lessons for a new year
Butterfly meets caterpillar Wisdom in division Tower of tissue Sadness, with a sock Strange dwellings Contradiction Electrical attack Old skool Early morning glow
Salaams everyone, and I hope you’re well. As you may have heard, Dreamlife has a Dreamlady, and they’ve been married nearly three weeks 🙂 . So, in the spirit of well wishes and many, many pieces of advice that were passed on to me since this all began, I’d like to share some gems which … More Reminders
Firstly, I wish every reader and their families and friends Eid Mubarak. I hope this day is filled with special moments, timeless memories, and the greatest joy. And also, in this time of celebration, remember those who are in need – who do not have, and need our help and support not only during Ramadaan … More New year’s resolution
As you no doubt know, and will probably be hearing about, the Night of Power – Laylatul Qadr – is drawing near. In fact, this Tuesday night is the 21st night of Ramadaan; the first of the odd nights in the last 10. We are taught so many times about the tremendous, unimaginable benefits of … More Prepare
When did life get this complicated? When did the innocence and ignorance and bliss of childhood depart? How is it that grown-up stuff, responsibilities, duties, mature expectations, are all second nature now? How did everything become so serious? When did carefree summer days, of playing in the yard, being fed, sitting on my auntie’s lap … More Childhood
slip-sliding away..... 