Smile and Let Smile

I sometimes wonder whether we really understand the reason for the enormous number of "stray children and youth" in our country. We talk about so many things, but it all boils down to one thing; and that is, a "liveable home".   Our children are bought up in literaly rat…

This evening I met with a group of friends from my old "Education Ministry days". And what a relief it was! They were all talking about one thing – the decadence of the Maldivian society. We consisted of those who were pro-opposition, a bit leaning to the government and none…

We have great plans and fantastic dreams. We talk about them, we impress others with the wonderful possibilities. We get them to commit the resources they have hard earned, in order to realize our dreams, with a promise to share the profits and the returns. Those who have the resources…

This morning I was taking my daughter to school. On the way, we saw a poster by the Islamic Democratic Party calling for a protest rally at Male Artificial Beach on the 6th of April. I stopped by to take a look at the poster and we walked on. My…

This morning I came across a friend of mine! He greeted me and said that he had seen a brochure we had recently made. He said that there was a spelling mistake in one of the words in the brochure. I told him that we had noticed it – unfortunately…

  Today was a good day. I just arrived home and I am on top of the world! I called Hassan and spoke to him. We just finished one board meeting of a sister company. I wore the "black" badge which was a sign of the discomfort in me. It…

  Hey Guys! Tonight I experienced what I feel should be an auditory mental block. I had so much in my disturbed state of mind, but I could not join in a conversation or express myself. And I know it was a fight mode that was activated in my mind…

It is funny. People around me have always looked up to me as a success … full of achievements. But when it comes to my inner self, I have always had this feeling that I am living a lie. Ever since, I lost my mom. Maybe, it happens to a…

Suddenly my life has become a mess. I am not able to sleep at night. I am not able to focus or concerntrate on anything. I am not able to judge depth and direction. Why this is happening I really dont know. It could be because of my frustrations with…

 Quote from my brother: dog walkers’ dilemma!As I see Earth from a distance, I happen to notice humans being led by four-legged creatures. They would go wherever they are led by these animals, also known as dogs! On multiple occassions, I have also visualised them cleaning after their dogs’ excreta…