Sonya Syed

History- a subject few of us appreciate while many of us don’t understand. To me, history means a vast collection of dates representing life altering moments of some great people or countries. This concept never really hit home until today.   Today, I am realizing that we, as the citizens of Islamic Republic of Pakistan are witnessing moments which are going to make history of this country.   Since 2013, Pakistan has been riding political roller coaster ride. Wrong people ruling us; wrongfully elected by us. This country has been through so much- little children bled to death, so many lost lives for simply being innocent. We all have become immune to bloodshed. Yet in the midst of all this darkness and chaos there is a glimpse of miraculous ray of hope trying to make its way through. The greatest development of 26 th August, 2015 is the visit by the renowned    British Pakistani boxing champion Amir Khan to the most victimized and vulnerable area...

It feels odd to write after so much time has elapsed, but one must share how one feels. Until few weeks ago I never actually understood the meaning of growing up or being mature, this was a vague territory for me. Like most of the people who were just riding the waves of their lives, I was also flowing with the flow.   A flow when everything is safe and known and there is absolutely no need to become unnecessarily awakened or vigilant about yourself. A flow where we are blindfolded because we don’t want to see anything beyond our self-imposed restrictions or limitations. We are okay with life. That is great, and there is absolutely nothing wrong to live like that, if that's how you want to be. Nevertheless, what about those sudden moments when we are shaken, jolted to wake up- the moment that suddenly triggers us; suddenly activates our entire life, our body, our mind and our heart. And it is in that moment we realize who we are, what is our rea...

In the loving memory of my Dad 'Syed Muhammad Arif' Life is once again back on track. Health, my friends is the best gift from God- not only our own but also of our loved ones. Recently a very dear friend suddenly fell ill and was in a critical condition for weeks; however, with the grace & immense blessings of Allah she is out of danger.   So, I on behalf of my friend request all of you to send your healing prayers for her speedy recovery and nourishment. And I send you my sincere thanks in advance, for all your prayers and best wishes for her and also for me & my family. Do take care of yourself, eat healthy food, sleep well, avoid smoking, forgive the ones who hurt you and forgive yourself for hurting others. Try your best to make your life peaceful and happy, it is not easy I know. Yet what I have learnt is that happiness is a choice- a choice you have to make daily. I have made this my daily practice and my morning ritual, the moment I wake up ...