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Continue reading →: Childhood Trauma from Constantly Angry Parents
Childhood is supposed to be a time of joy, discovery, and emotional growth. However, for some children, this crucial phase is marred by the constant anger and shouting from parents, which leaves deep psychological scars. These children often grow up feeling vulnerable, struggling with self-worth, and battling emotional instability that…
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Continue reading →: Overcoming Fear: A Professional Journey
Fear is an inevitable part of the human experience, and overcoming it is essential for achieving personal and professional success. This narrative explores the journey of my friend, Reema Rasheed, who faced and conquered her fears to establish a successful business in the competitive and male-dominated hospitality auditing industry. By…
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Continue reading →: What Have We Become?
The question “What have we become?” serves as both a statement and a profound inquiry into the state of our society. It urges us to examine the current condition of our communities and the direction in which we are heading. This question is particularly relevant today, as we witness troubling…
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Continue reading →: Respecting those who serve us
I learned the importance of respecting those who serve us, when I started working at B. Atoll Educational Center as a trainee headmaster. My mentor was the then headmaster of the AEC – the current rector of Villa College, Dr. Ahmed Anwar. We stayed in the headmaster’s house. There was…
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Continue reading →: Truth in Governance: Upholding Integrity in the People’s Majlis
The People’s Majlis represents a pivotal platform for high-level political discourse, shaping the trajectory of our nation’s future. The deliberations within this chamber resonate beyond the present, etching a legacy into our national archives that will enlighten and guide generations to come. In this esteemed assembly, the onus of veracity…
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Continue reading →: A Shoutout to Exceptional Service: Celebrating Vishaka
Today, I had the pleasure of experiencing customer service at its finest at the Samsung Authorised Service Centre on Majeedhee Magu. I was there for a simple task – to replace a loose back cover on my phone – but what I received was far more valuable. I want to…
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Continue reading →: Reflection for Personal Transformation
Reflection, often overlooked in our busy lives, is essential for personal growth. It helps us identify blind spots, areas of our life or personality that we’re unaware of, leading to self-improvement. It allows us to learn from past choices and emotional responses, enhancing our decision-making skills and emotional intelligence. Reflection…
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Continue reading →: Our reputation matters
What people saying about us is our reputation. It’s shaped by how we made them feel about us through every interaction and every moment, when they crossed paths with us. But it’s not just talk. It defines how we’re seen, how we’re felt – the perception about us. It’s the…
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Continue reading →: We were happy people
I fondly remember my childhood in the 70s and 80s filled with love. We had all the ingredients of happiness around us in abundance. We had so much personal space, a feeling of high self-worth that came with so much love and quality time with family and friends. I remember…
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Continue reading →: Embrace Feedback
Leaders should accept and embrace feedback to build a growth mindset within an organisation. A leader should foster a culture of humility and diversity across the board. A leader should stay open and focused. Open to feedback – even when it is harsh. Focused on the mission at hand –…
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Continue reading →: The Carnival of Pain
SurroundedBy pain and sufferingLocally in sight and beyondThis feeling of helplessness Hurt to the core Grounded, inOppression and servitudeThrough select indoctrinationThe thought of being chained Hurt to the core The thought, ofHealing the heart and mindTo keep moving slowly forwardSets in a chaotic ruckus, that is Mind blowing to the…
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Continue reading →: Wings of Independence
In the quiet of dawn,Where desires bloom like petals.We seek autonomy unswayed,To chart the course of our dreams. The burden of dependence;we gently release, promising peace.With self-sufficiency as our guiding star,As we soar on wings of independence. In life’s vast expanse,I shall be the author of my story,The architect of…
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Continue reading →: Anniversary
I have been reminded by WordPress that yesterday was 12 years since I joined WordPress and started blogging. What a journey it has been. It is good to be reminded of the anniversary.
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Continue reading →: Heartless Ego
How is itThat we have a heartBut are drivenBy a heartless ego With Complete disregardfor the well beingof those around us As ifWe are the only ones who matter at allWhere well being matters Happiness Is a rightequal in proportionto each of us So that we may fly
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Continue reading →: Child Rights Symposium
Today, I participated in the Child Rights Symposium organized by the Children’s Ombudsperson. It is a two day event. Papers were presented today by the Attorney General’s Office, Child and Family Protection Service, the Ministry of Education, Maldives Police Service, and the Ministry of Health. At the end of the…
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Continue reading →: Elliptical Trainer
A welcome and now permanent visitor in the living room. A constant reminder that nothing is possible by the mere presence of a thing.
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Continue reading →: How do you want to be treated?
We have all being through rough patches in life. Or have we? It is being human to often generalize our feelings and experiences as the norm and believe that the expectations and feelings of others are also similar in fashion to our own. This is the reason why we have…
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Continue reading →: Another effing day
Some daysAre meant to bePainful, yet pleasantFor you did your best In the endThe buck stoppedRight on your big toeThe one that hurt most AssumptionsExpectations unlimitedIn scope and in sizes largeNo body really fucking cares
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