Sonya Syed

Finally after not trying really really hard and leaving everything as it is I am slowly coming out of my strange zone that I was living in for last few days.  I have just ordered my new keyboard that would be arriving within couple of hours. There is a nice computer shop near my home, they are doing a great service to humanity by delivering accessories at your doorstep. It’s not anything fancy, just a simple keyboard because the one I am currently using has lost its control, yup the control key is not working anymore, @ and “’’ have also exchanged their places. It is such a relief of not bothering yourself or anyone else to buy anything, a phone call and life’s problem get solved instantly. It is also true that in this fast paced world I am still stuck upon my good old fashioned PC and do not prefer to work on the laptop. First of all I really don’t understand why on earth we call it laptop; it hardly ever sits properly on the top of our laps. At work la...

Even with the best of my efforts I am unable to sleep, thoughts are rolling in mind- few with reason while others repetitive and useless. So I decided to fully acknowledge my insomnia, and what is a better realization then to give your scattered thoughts a platform to be expressed effectively then to write this post and ventilate what is hidden. For some time I have been thinking about unconditional love, love that does not need anything in return but only giving to other(s). This kind of love has been encouraged by many spiritual teachers and believed that this is the only way to protect us from living a sad and miserable life. Nevertheless, when you meet the real people in the real world and the way they push your buttons then the only thing you want to do is to teach them a lesson for good- give them a taste of their own medicine. My friend and I were talking about the same thing and she said that unconditional love and peace are merely the concept of west becaus...

Many prayers for the peace, comfort and security for the residents of Peshawar city who faced heavy storms; many who passed away, many who are safe and alive, who have lost their loved ones or homes, or both.   The same prayers are for all the victims of Nepal earthquake- may God show His mercy. For Muslims it is best to pray 2 rakah Salaah for all those who died and for the safety of all of us.  And for everyone, Muslims or non-Muslims for two minutes close your eyes and visualize pure white light being poured on the victims and affected people of both Peshawar and Nepal. Hold onto that image until you feel comfortable, and repeat it as often as possible.  This is the most powerful peace and healing visualization that actually brings a positive shift in the situation. It can be done on anyone and anything that you want to heal and bring peace to. It could your next business meeting, exams or studies, your home, your children, your city or your cou...

I don’t know why but whenever these two words are mentioned together they mostly refer to women: working women/ non-working women. Unlike 30- 40 years ago today women have choices to study, to work, to get married, to be married and working, to be married and not working. In western cultures women are free to select their lifestyles; yet in majority of cases they have to work and earn a living whether married or single. Financial independence of women in West is both a necessity and a social trait. However, when we come to the Eastern part of the world things are different, although in urban life women are encouraged to study and have a career, if they want. Nevertheless, a man is still considered the main bread earner and all financial responsibility of raising children and taking care of his family belongs to him. Many of ladies are going to question me for what I am saying now, but in all honesty I feel that the entire financial responsibility of taking care of fa...