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The passing of the baton
It was 26 January 2023 at 17:25 that I unknowingly took the baton from my Mother in the seemingly endless relay race of life. I’ve heard people say and have read that with the passage of time, the intensity of grief reduces as one adapts with the loss. I humbly disagree. So far, it seems Continue reading
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Connection to the Earth
Disclaimer: This post was drafted long ago and not published. After Eid, God deemed it to be the right time for me to visit my Mom, Dad and sister. It seemed like an eternity had passed since laying my mother to rest. Living far away from your loved ones is difficult when they are alive Continue reading
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The Russian Doll Boxes
My Mom’s room in my house is known as “Nano’s Room” and remains in tact the way she decorated it, filled it with her books and personal effects. In her dresser, there are 9 drawers and each one has her signature personal effect – her tin boxes. Many Baby Boomers, my generation of Gen Xers 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.
Jharoka 