I resigned from my job a few months ago, even though I had over 20 years of service left, holding a leadership position with a high salary. Everyone, including my family, told me it was a bad decision. They said, “Look at the people around you—they’re facing similar challenges. If they can manage, why can’t […]
Every time we sit down to eat, I find myself watching my family’s faces, waiting for a reaction. I’ve spent hours cooking, sometimes even while battling aches and exhaustion. All I hope for is a smile, a word of appreciation. But often, my husband is glued to his phone. The kids are lost in their […]
Twenty years ago, Dubai was just a small desert. Look at it now — a futuristic city that seems almost magical. Towering skyscrapers, sprawling malls, thrilling theme parks, and endless entertainment and adventure have sprung up where there was once only sand. The people of Dubai were incredibly resourceful. Their story proves you don’t need […]
Many times, when life felt tough, I wished people around me had been more understanding. When I was in pain, they said it was all in my head. When I was grieving, I was blamed instead of being comforted. Every morning, I was juggling a hundred things before work, and I wished my husband would […]
“Unfortunately, not selected.” That was the subject line of the email I received today from an agency regarding my daughter. As I read it, I paused. Then, purposefully, I rephrased it in my mind: “Fortunately, not selected.”Because now, she has more space to grow, more time to practice, and a stronger reason to strive. And […]
It’s a hot summer day in Dubai, with temperatures soaring close to 40°C. We’re stepping out of the car in the basement parking of a shopping mall, short walk to the entrance, but I can barely handle the heat. I glance around and see a few men washing cars in this sweltering basement. I can’t […]
A friend of mine was watching a movie. From start to finish, all he did was complain, “What a horrible movie! How boring!” Yet, he watched the entire film without changing the channel or turning off the TV. If you find yourself watching a boring movie, what can you do? Change the channel, switch off […]
There were times in my life when I felt completely lost, unsure of what to do next. And yet, help arrived—from unexpected places and unfamiliar faces. Strangely, I don’t remember how they looked. Were they tall or short? Fair or dark? Lean or heavy? I truly don’t recall. But I’ll never forget how they made […]
There was someone in my life determined to make me look bad in front of others, collecting false evidence, spreading rumors that I was untrustworthy, and claiming I spoke ill of others. None of it was true. But the fear of what others might think weighed heavily on me. I worried that my reputation would […]
In my last post, I shared how having a conversation with our own mind can help us face challenges with greater clarity and strength. Today, I want to take you into one such personal moment—one of the hardest decisions I had to make. There was someone in my life who had been a true well-wisher—someone […]
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