This morning, I woke up to a moment so simple yet so profound. As I opened the blinds, the sun poured in gently, its warm rays touching my face. The sky stretched out in its bright blue calmness, and for a moment, everything felt still. Peaceful, quiet, untouched. In that stillness, a wave of thankfulnessContinue reading “A Quiet Morning of Thankfulness”
Author Archives: QuratulAin Hamza
When Wisdom is Not in the Wrinkles
You know what’s wild? Growing up! Not the paying-bills kind, but the thoughts-you-once-had-that-make-you-cringe-now kind of growing up. Like, remember when we used to think adults had it all figured out? LOL. Turns out, half of them are just winging it , only with more expensive mistakes. As a kid, I thought life was a checklist:Continue reading “When Wisdom is Not in the Wrinkles”
A Fault Confessed Is Half Redressed
Owning up? Yeah, that feels like carrying a backpack full of bricks. Blaming someone else? Way easier, just toss that guilt like a hot potato. Saying ‘I was wrong’ takes guts, honesty, and a moment of silence for your ego. And since that combo isn’t available on most people’s daily menus, they go for theContinue reading “A Fault Confessed Is Half Redressed”
Spilled Milk and Spoiled Markers: My Marker Misadventure
As a seven-year-old, I had a firm belief in my unparalleled brilliance. The world was my playground, and I was convinced I understood its secrets better than anyone else—especially my parents. And then, in a spectacular display of my so-called brilliance, I messed up, big time. You see, I was an artist in my youngerContinue reading “Spilled Milk and Spoiled Markers: My Marker Misadventure”
On Embracing the Journey of Life
Life is a magnificent yet unpredictable journey, often dotted with challenges that test our strength, patience, and resilience. While moments of joy and triumph bring a sense of fulfillment, the challenges truly shape us into who we are. Challenges come in many shapes and forms, personal struggles, professional hurdles, relationship conflicts, or unexpected setbacks. TheseContinue reading “On Embracing the Journey of Life”
The Farmer, The Goose, And The Golden Eggs
Once upon a time, there lived a poor farmer in a village. One day, he bought a goose, thinking that the goose would lay eggs, which he could eat and sell. To his surprise, he found a glittering golden egg in the goose’s nest the next morning. The goose started laying a golden egg everyContinue reading “The Farmer, The Goose, And The Golden Eggs”
On Soaking Up Last Of The Summer Days In Manitoba
While watching a fallen pale leaf on my doormat this morning, I realized that we are almost entering the days when the end of summer intersects perfectly with the start of fall. This fallen leaf was nothing more but a goodbye and a notification that summer has gathered up her robes and is all setContinue reading “On Soaking Up Last Of The Summer Days In Manitoba”
Life is a Highway
Isn’t it? The endless roads that stretch from coast to coast. Lengthy, with a potential uncertainty. Always with someone behind, along or ahead of you. No matter how many people you overtake, there will always be a new commuter driving ahead of you. Life, certainly, is like a drive on a highway.
3 Keys to Be Happy
Happiness is a choice. It is not an emotion but a decision. Nothing can make a person happy unless the person himself doesn’t choose to be happy. No one can make you happy unless you decide to be happy. And once you decide to be happy, nothing can stop you from being happy other thanContinue reading “3 Keys to Be Happy”
The Art of Living in The Moment
The idea of living in the moment is not just a proposition but an important concept. I know living in the moment is not as simple as the saying ‘live as there is no tomorrow’ goes. Living in the moment takes a lot of practice and exercise. But once you learn to enjoy and beContinue reading “The Art of Living in The Moment”
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