We’re a third of the way through Ramadaan, which will no doubt prompt many to remark about how time has flown so far. But if you’ve read this blog for a while, you’ll know that time never ‘flies’ for me…it’s usually pretty slow. … More Ramadaan Ruminations
Imagine you have one month to live. How will you spend the time?
… More One month to live: questions to help you uncover what really matters
From the archives… … More Bits of Canada
No…it’s not what you think. This isn’t some green mission (though I do recycle…and you should, too 😉 ) Many years ago, a bit of inspiration pushed me to develop what became the Ramadaan Early Bird series. It was a series of structured activities to help us prepare for Ramadaan by working – in a … More Recycling in Ramadaan
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
You know who.
That annual visitor,
who comes around
to remind you of how strong you really are.
Why do Muslims starve themselves during Ramadan? What do they get out of it? And why is the moon so important to them in this month? If you’ve never really heard about the deeper meanings behind this sacred month of Islam, read on to find out all you need to know. … More Ramadaan Basics: all you need to know about the Muslim month of fasting
Adapted from a journal entry – prompted by nostalgia. It’s Thursday night, and I’m in the library on campus. It’s highly unusual – being here at this time of the day. But there’s a good reason: I’m waiting for my wife – who’s seeing to her students at a school maths competition here. But my … More Dissolved dreams and personal evolution
Learn Learn Learn
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Meet Meet Meet
But wanting to
Sleep Sleep Sleep. … More Ballad of a workday morning
I want to go home.
Away from the bustle.
Away from the world;
the competitiveness,
the cars,
the companies,
the selling,
the promotions and offers. … More Out of place
April is Autism Awareness Month, so I’d like to use this post to shed some light on what is becoming an increasingly-diagnosed condition in our world today. My hope is that you’ll get a better understanding of autism and the challenges faced by those on the autistic spectrum. … More Autism Awareness Month: weaving a beautiful tapestry
slip-sliding away..... 