Thought For The Day
Sometimes People Take Things To Heart
Sometimes something said or done by us has an effect either contrary to what we may have expected, or a completely unexpected reaction. Often we realise it post the fact, but we have experienced it often, that even though we may not have meant it, people take things...
Thought For The Day
Why Does Change Often Bring Sorrow
We know that change is the insignia of life, we know that nothing will remain as is forever, and yet, why does change often bring us sorrow? If we reflect upon this, we may realise that it is not the lack of understanding, but the unwillingness to accept this simple...
Thought For The Day
Thought For The Day
When Parents Finally Graduate
Yesterday our younger son Abeer graduated from St.Andrews. Rashida has beautifully penned this for him and Amal. When I look back to when my sons were born, 24 and 22 years ago I feel as if time has flown past… from being completely dependent on us and sleeping...
Thought For The Day
Hurt Comes Fast, Healing Takes Time
Just as we can physically wound ourselves in minutes but we may need months to get back to normal, so too with our emotions. Hurt comes fast, healing takes time. Often, we are so consumed by our hurt that we forget to give ourselves the time and space to heal, and...
