The book of your life

Each passing day turns a page of your lifeThat page can never be opened againThe only control you have over itIs that you can only erase your sins by sincere TawbahOr you can ask for forgiveness from the people who you might have hurt or wronged in any wayBe mindful of what you fill every…

Spring of gratitude

Memories of Jasmine

The fragrance of jasmine brings back fond childhood memories of back home,family,festivities and special people in our hearts.Jasmine reminds me of my grandma, her bedroom window that often brought in the jasmine filled breeze.Sitting in the veranda, savouring summer delicacies and letting the fragrance of jasmine make everything more beautiful.My dadi making tiny garlands for…

Every thing that happens in our life is for us to grow

At times we might be granted certain things and have certain people in our lives to teach us life lessonsAnd sometimes we are deprived of certain people and things to teach us far more deeper things and face the hard realities of lifeAll these experiences are there to help us grow as an individual and…

The canvas of the sky

Each day My Creator paints the sky so beautifulBut neither do I have the eyes to appreciate itNor the heart to be gratefulI don’t have the time to go out to cherish itI am so much deluded by factitious things that I often don’t let the cool breeze touch my faceOr let the morning dew…

Changing seasons

Changing seasons teach us profound lessons Not all of us get to relish the beautiful changes of all the four seasonsAs in some parts of the world the four seasons are not that apparentOften the subtle changes in seasons don’t compel us to look beyond the mere change of colours or change of weatherWe don’t…

Your friends

You are based on what type of friends you chooseYour friends tell so much about youFriends can make or break youFriends can shape your lifeGood friends can not only help you to acquire good habits but also pave your path to successBe wise and surround yourself with good friends who not only embellish you but…

A smile

We all have our own battles to wage.Let’s not add more to others lives byHaving grudges or ill feelings about them.We need to be ones who lessen others load.Lighten up someone’s day with a kind gestureOr simply brighten them up with a smile ! ~ UmmOmer

Certain things will be beyond our control

We can’t stop the strong tides from demolishing the hand crafted and meticulously built sand castles at the shore The first snow will inevitably come and wipe away your garden that was grown with so such much of love and dedication There will be times and instances when things will not be in your control…

First day of school

Today on my morning commute to work this road sign make me smile and contemplate about how monumental first days of schools are for us all. The first day of school has always been a wild day for everyone, be it for the children,the parents or the educators.It is not only nerve racking for kindergarteners…