Life

On a windy sea-she sees a sailing ship-going in circles - after its own tail.. Have left behind, re -visited and left behind again -circles are not for me -release is required!

Recently decided was going to get in touch with some old friends. People who had been integral parts of my life a good few years back, say when was I still a student and when I thought I knew it all. I did finally get in touch with someone -in a blast from the past think they got so unsettled by the whole "huh? who ? Where and When that it made me doubt if I was actually speaking to the correct person at all. I think I can understand their point of view though! If you randomly hear from someone you knew ages ago and I wouldn't have been sure how much of myself I could reveal to them either-especially when they keep asking you all these questions!! the conversation was in short was- complicated! It was almost as though I was in my teens again where I had to think about what to say and how to say it. My conversation skills have thankfully improved since my teen days but it sure didnt come across that way-aaah Hehe another day in the complicated life of me! Fantastic!!!

Early on in my life I came to the conclusion that sincere friendships are a rare occurence in todays society. I can only boast of one real friend I have stayed close to through both calm and hard times. This friend has forgiven me time and time again. I must admit I have at times been extremely stubborn but even then this person was patient and utterly genuine in their advice and thoughts. They have been there for me when I have needed them most and helped me believe in a selfless friendship where sincerity has created a solid foundation. I have to thank them for keeping my faith in friendships alive. We all meet numerous people through our lives in school, colleges, universities and at work and at the end of the day how many of us can say we have more than a handful of true friends? We lose contact with so many people in our lives. Some of whom have been immensely kind and others that are better forgotten. Why is it that some of these people leave permenant and lasting impressions in ...

Change has to be the single most permenant thing in our lives. Everyday, every minute something or someone around us is changing. We are continously dealing and adapting to this change and it is continously moulding and shaping us. A new career and a new location. Change management will take up my time from here onwards. New people, roles, location, flat....the list is endless. I have to admit I am looking forward to this change -intend to take it one step at a time with simultaneous and endless effort plus constant hardwork

Everyday is a new beginning and it is taking this opportunity by the horns and focusing our strengths in the right direction by which we can truly taste success. But is success really what we are all after or have we lost direction in the war between faith and success. Lets define success as a career accomplishment and faith as the one truly integral part of our lives we dont spend enough time practising; understanding and developing. Religion for me nourishes the soul. When one reads the Quran or performs namaz with pure dedication, the windows of our souls open up and we seek divine guidance. We alone are simple clay figurines moulded by a mighty hand that breathes life into us and gives us will. Question is do we have free will?Do we actually ever make up our own minds? Isn't everything meant to be pre-destined? Or is it? As far as I believe life, death and marriage are pre-destined dates and events. What about the rest of our lives? Are we making decisions ourselves or are we b...

It's funny how I thought by my mid twenties things in my career would be running smoothly and life would be presenting other areas to concentrate on!! You never truly know where you're going to end up-whether its on live television or behind the camera as a reporter or simply as desk employee working round the clock to step up the management ladder.I have done all those things and more. Life has been most kind and given me opportunities others have only dreamt of. I believe all of us have our personal passions and it is when you find someone with similar passions that you truly connect. I am starting a new chapter in my career and surely this will open many doors while finally closing old ones. There are so many old doors that need closing. I have held them ajar far too long. I have wanted that someone to come back after all these years and enter into my life in a new form and with a new reputation. All we desire doesn't unfold the way we want it to -does it? And so here i...