Blog admin: site address change (and what you need to do)
Jan 21, 2026
The address to bookmark (permanently). … More Blog admin: site address change (and what you need to do)
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Behind the veil
Nov 5, 2023
Things are not always as they seem… … More Behind the veil
Let it Flow: available for 99c this coming week (maybe even free)
Mar 21, 2020
In celebration of World Poetry Day (21st March), and in light of the isolation many people find themselves in at this moment, the electronic version of my book – Let it Flow – will be available for just 99c* on Amazon Kindle for one week, starting Tuesday 24th March 2020. (It may even be free!) … More Let it Flow: available for 99c this coming week (maybe even free)
Now on Instagram
Jul 16, 2019
Finally did it… https://www.instagram.com/dreamlife.za/ Pop by if you get a chance, please 😬.
The Facebook experiment
May 18, 2018
For the most part, I’ve shunned promoting my blog via Facebook. But, seeing the power of the platform, and the fact that I’d like my content to reach and hopefully benefit a wider audience, I’ve taken the plunge and set up a Facebook page. … More The Facebook experiment
Can I ask you a question?
May 2, 2017
In years gone by, there’d often be chain mails with quizzes asking you about yourself. Those don’t seem very common anymore (or maybe nobody cares enough to send them to me 😉 ), but The Sunshine Blogger Award seems to be a blogosphere version of it. The rules are: Thank the person/persons who nominated you … More Can I ask you a question?
Hajj Chronicles revisited
Jul 11, 2016
With the month of Ramadaan just complete, the next major season of spiritual upliftment is the Hajj – which is now just 2 months away. The fasting of Ramadaan was meant to build up our taqwa, but for those blessed to be performing the pilgrimage this year, that taqwa takes on an added significance. Hajj itself … More Hajj Chronicles revisited
Things I’ve seen
Jun 12, 2016
Ramadaan 2016: Get into the spirit
May 30, 2016
With Ramadan almost here, it’s a good time (even if a bit late) to start planning how we’ll spend the month. In the video below, brother Nouman Ali Khan gives some critical advice for preparing. Even if you’re not able to follow it all, try to implement some of it. Also on the topic, here … More Ramadaan 2016: Get into the spirit
Vicissitudes of life
Apr 7, 2016
It’s been a challenging period of late, with illness, stress, and the burdens of life weighing heavily on me. I’m not complaining, though, because my struggles are miniscule in comparison to millions of others on this planet. People who suffer and persevere through the most cruel of circumstances, day after day. As a resident on … More Vicissitudes of life
slip-sliding away..... 