I grew up in a home where NPR (National Public Radio) was on constantly. My dad listened to it every day… so naturally, the rest of us did too. One of my favorite series that ever aired was called This I Believe. In each episode, someone would read an essay they’d written and submitted aloud. … Read more
Have you ever had a bad experience that you ended up getting something good out of? This happened to me earlier this year and I’m sharing the story with you today because it’s had a profound impact on how I’ve spent these last few months. After going through a series of major changes at the … Read more
Eid Mubarak everyone!! Ramadan is officially over and Muslims around the world are celebrating this week. As we commemorate our month of fasting and spiritual growth, there’s a topic that I’ve noticed comes up every year around this time. Many of us are thinking about how to maintain the transformation that we’ve felt over these … Read more
I’m usually a little nervous before Ramadan starts. Even though I’ve been at it for years now, anticipating the long days of fasting and lack of sleep throws me for a disconcerting loop. Yet despite the nerves, I’m always excited to welcome in this special month. It’s one of my favorite times of the year! … Read more
I turned 29 this past weekend. And, in the midst of this annual turning point, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about this decade of my life coming to a close soon. Something about knowing that this era is almost over has made me want to look more closely at how I’ve spent the last … Read more
Have you read any good books lately? Yesterday (April 23rd) was World Book Day so of course this blog post is dedicated to celebrating the occasion! I fell in love with reading as a kid and, to this day, I can’t get enough of it. There’s nothing quite like getting lost in a really good … Read more
Have you ever really wanted to do something, but felt stuck because you didn’t know how? This happens to me all the time! There’s so many things I’d love to do, but my concern for “not doing it right” holds me back. But these last few years, I’ve really been challenging myself to take the … Read more
Have you got a secret? Something that affects your life, but you’re not comfortable sharing with others? Maybe it’s a problem that doesn’t feel safe to talk about yet. One that’s so overwhelming you’re not even sure how to start processing it. Or perhaps it’s the opposite. An issue that doesn’t seem “big” enough to … Read more
Have you ever felt like you’re too much of something? Or maybe not enough in some way? This a theme that’s come up for me recently. And it’s been a kind of confusing one to contend with. Thankfully, I’ve had chances, over the years, to practice recognizing and shedding unconscious judgements that I’ve held about … Read more
Do you like spending time alone? As an introvert, I definitely love my “me time”. But sometimes the idea of doing things alone seems… well, lonely. Several weeks ago, I wrote a piece about my first time falling in love on the 365 Days of Love blog. If you haven’t had a chance to check … Read more