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Allhumdolillah! I am at a much better place since my last post with series of lab tests, utlrasounds, a mammogram and some other really scary tests, and a gut wrenching anxiety of results. I am doing well thankfully everything was clear except low iron levels with vitamin d3 deficiency. These deficiencies are now on their way to recovery. It is worth noting that I have been struggling with intense brain and physical fatigue since 2019 but not a single doctor was able to identify my problem. Once somebody is diagnosed with depression or anxiety then every health issue they complain about is looked from the psychological lenses. Nobody asked me to check iron, vitamin b12 or vitamin d3 deficiencies even my mum who is a dermatologist always assured me that I am fine and this weakness is just a phase.   It was a phase alright, it engulfed almost 8 years of my life pushed back my career and research ambitions.  This is not the case alone with me but there are many people who silentl...

Prayers for a friend

As I was preparing to start yesterday’s post I suddenly felt drowsy and slept almost immediately. What more one could expect at 10.30 pm because this is my time to dose off. Although for past few days the sleep hasn’t been well and I wake up earlier before the designated time. A text message from my friend whose near one would be going into surgery next Wednesday and we all hope and pray that it all goes well and may health and prosperity showers on my dearest friend. As much as I try in futility to move on with my daily work yet worry keeps on pricking. People say that under these circumstances what can one do but pray. I wonder why praying is always left as the last resort. Like in the movies when the doctors says, “we can’t do anything for the patient now so its time you start praying”. I believe that prayers should be resorted to as the first thing and not as a means of human helplessness. And the sleep strikes again so I would end this post here. With prayers ...

My Life Class

Day started with a bit of chaos and some worrying news about one of our friend’s health. At home we all pray that the crisis which has befallen our dear friend soon transforms into peace, health and prosperity. It is in these moments when we could truly experience our infinite love and bonding with each other. One just wish to have a magic wand and everything to change as one desires, but no problem we have prayers which always create a miraculous effect and all one has to do is to hold on. And “this too shall pass”…. Many apologies for I might not be in the high sprits today. One moment all seems to be perfect and the next moment everything changes with a blink of an eye. So I have learned one lesson that do whatever you need to do now, call the person you want to talk to, meet and mend your relations, do not wait for tomorrow when you believe the right moment will come. The right moment is here, now and not tomorrow or day after tomorrow. Live your life fully in the now. ...

School & Teachers

Ah finally the results, well not mine but my cousin Adeel ’s who thankfully went through in Class 9 th board exams. He came upstairs very excited, showed me his roll number. Congratulations and thank yous’ were exchanged and then we chatted for almost an hour. He was so joyful and I was happier to see him like this. These moments with children are so precious for them and love and encouragement from elders remain with them for a lifetime. I have been fortunate in my academic life because my mother never pressurized me into getting highest of grades. I never believed in any competition so I never encountered any competition, I always got what I truly wanted. During my college tuitions we had in our midst a matriculation topper, she was a lovely girl but mostly anxious for her studies. One day while she was arguing to brutally defeat any competition which comes in our way and our Botany Professor Sir Abbasi said something beautiful in his response to her.    He...

Simple facts

“An infinite array of joyful possibilities are programmed into the biocomputer that is universal Mind, waiting for your readiness to receive them.To prepare: 1) Do not think yesterday has anything to do with what could happen today; release yourself and others from anything said or done in the past.  2) Withhold all blame or judgment from anyone for any reason.  3) Proactively acknowledge that the miracle of a joyful day is possible for you, regardless of circumstances. Claim that miracle, praise it and give thanks for it in advance. Voila.”    by Marianne Williamson.. As soon as I read this I knew that is what I shall be beginning my post today. These are the words of my spiritual teacher and guide Marianne Williamson . She along with Eckhart Tolle, Oprah Winfrey are the people who have changed my life. I have never met any of them personally but we have developed a relationship due to their work, teachings and amazing books. Althoug...

Day 218

I have realized that with an empty stomach it is extremely difficult to concentrate on anything. After having a bit of gastronomic delight I am back in my senses and ready to focus. By the way yours truly had her birthday on 5 th October and it was a fine evening. In years, this one is I believe has been the most organized occasion with dinner and evening specialty of double fudge chocolate cake. Most of my family have a sweet tooth but we are also hyper-health conscious so these birthdays become the sole reason for our having cakes. I on the other hand have no sweet sense; my taste buds are completely unaware of any sort of sweets or deserts. The credit of all this directly goes to my mother, from my early childhood she kept me strictly away from all the sweet stuff.   Before I forget thank you Star for visiting the blog and for your comments. It is nice to see that someone has decided to comment directly on my blog because most of the people who read my posts pref...

Day 217

I haven't felt this low in a long time, yes my friends I am feeling extremely down. I know that this not the kind of material you would expect to read but this blog is an integral part of my life so you bear with me both my good and not-so-good times.   There is nothing in particular which is responsible for this mood and all I can say is that I have a very curious nature and I have to know everything. So when I follow a clue to discover something, if it doesn’t lead me anywhere consequently I get bored and end up frustrated. Yes I am on my way to some significant discoveries and there are several clues to my puzzle. A lawyer’s mind is an interesting place, it is highly analytical and curious and wants to solve the mystery case. Please note that it is not a matter of national security nor I am on my way to find a mafia don. It is a real life puzzle/mystery and I have all the clues/pieces in front of me it is only that I have to place the right one at the right place....

Day 216

All is done in due time and at last I’m free to be with myself and especially to sit quietly in my room and have a chat with you. It has been a long day, I have been up early and then one thing after and another.  They were showing on cable The Revenge of Pink Panther, I couldn’t see all of it but the bits of the movie were definitely entertainingly funny. I saw its earlier part, cannot remember the recall name though, but that was hilarious. There is also a remake of Pink Panther, in Part 2 of the new version Hollywood added Aishwarya Rai to the cast and I have heard that they shorten her role considerably. This is what happens with bigger film Industry although they take actors from other countries for variety yet they hardly ever highlight their roles.   So what happened in my day…well nothing much really I was working like crazy on some of my legal & miscellaneous work. It is wonderful to be busy; it keeps the body and mind in a healthy and working con...