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The Quiet Niche
My mother was very intentional and thoughtful of the words she uttered. I wonder the thought she had behind her Urdu newsletter for which this platform is named – Jharoka. I believe she chose it as a place of quiet observation. It allowed her to see the beauty in the mundane and the Divine in Continue reading
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A Hearfelt Dua for my Mother
Three years ago today, I was living a blissful existence, not knowing that my life’s trajectory would be jolted from its axis in less than two weeks, when my mother would finish her journey in this worldly life and enter the eternal one. From that day forward, my view of life has changed drastically. Like Continue reading
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Values to carry on
It is the eve of my return to work after bereavement leave. Islamically, three days is the mourning period observed, a time of increased devotion, receiving of visitors and condolences. However, grief and grieving have no time limit. I am trying to be compassionate with myself, having lost both my parents in a 3 month Continue reading
About Me
I’m an ordinary but deeply spiritual person. I try to be devoted to the many roles in life I have been blessed with. I love my tight circle of family and friends, laughing, traveling, photography, technology, pomegranates and cats.
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