“I’m not defending their views. I’m defending their right to have their views. There’s a difference.” ― Mohja Kahf, The Girl in the Tangerine Scarf ~~~ Want more of my trademark philosophy daily? Do three things, not necessarily in that order. Subscribe to my blog. Find my books on Amazon. Show some love! Shabana Mukhtar
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Thought of the Day #008
Deep fried potatoes, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, a perfect balance of natural sweetness and seasoned saltiness. ~~~ Want more of my trademark philosophy daily? Do three things, not necessarily in that order. Subscribe to my blog. Find my books on Amazon. Show some love! Shabana Mukhtar
Thought of the Day #007
خرافاتی مجھے اکثر خود کی حرکتیں دیکھ کر یہ لفظ دماغ میں آتا ہے۔ رات بھر نہ سونا، دن بھر کام کرنا، بات بات پر چڑنا، کھانا ٹھیک سے نہ کھانا اور پھر رات بھر جاگنا۔۔۔ خرافات نہیں تو اور کیا ہے۔ ~~~ Want more of my trademark philosophy daily? Do three things, not necessarily…
Thought of the Day #006
سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا ~~~ Want more of my trademark philosophy daily? Do three things, not necessarily in that order. Subscribe to my blog. Find my books on Amazon. Show some love! Shabana Mukhtar
Quote of the Day #011
Yahaan se bahut door, ghalat aur sahi ke paar, ek maidan hai, main wahaan milunga tujhe. ― Rumi ~~~ Want more of my trademark philosophy daily? Do three things, not necessarily in that order. Subscribe to my blog. Find my books on Amazon. Show some love! Shabana Mukhtar
Quote of the Day #010
I do what any sentimental fool does. I bawl. Shabana Mukhtar: Once Upon a Mentor ~~~ Want more of my trademark philosophy daily? Do three things, not necessarily in that order. Subscribe to my blog. Find my books on Amazon. Show some love! Shabana Mukhtar
Why is change the only constant?
Change is the only constant. We know it. The change may be big or small; adaptable or difficult to adapt; expected and out of blue. We have to deal with it, because there is no other way. There’s little we can do about it. The Adaptable Changes My workplace is 15 kilometres away from my…
Quote of the Day #008
Sometimes my greatest accomplishment is just keeping my mouth shut. Want more of my trademark philosophy daily? Do three things, not necessarily in that order. Subscribe to my blog. Find my books on Amazon. Show some love! Shabana Mukhtar
Favorite Poetry #2
This one is simple and perfect to give me the much needed kick after every failure. Iss Tarh Tay Ki Hain Hum Ne Manzilein Gir PaRe, Gir Kar uThhey, uThh Kar Chaley اس طرح طے کی ہیں ہم نے منزلیں گر پڑے۔۔ گر کر اٹھے۔۔ اٹھ کر چلے۔۔ My humble attempt at translation: The way…
Favorite Poetry #1
I have been insomniac as long as I remember. Even when I read this in standard ninth’s syllabus; I could relate to it. maut kā ek din muayyan hai niind kyuuñ raat bhar nahīñ aatī Mirza Ghalib موت کا ایک دن معین ہے نیند کیوں رات بھر نہیں آتی مرزا غالب My humble attempt…