Jan 13, 2022Member-onlyAre You Living for Yourself?5 signs to look out for — As many South Asian children do, I grew up wanting to please my parents and community. I did all the things I was expected to do and maintained our family reputation. In many immigrant families, children grow up with their family’s sacrifices and expectations hanging over their heads. …Self Awareness4 min readSelf Awareness4 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 6, 2022Member-only5 Ways My Faith Has Changed During the PandemicAnd why we need to broaden our minds around religious practice — People’s faith varies in terms of how it develops throughout life. In my experience, it has been similar to mountains and valleys — at times, strong and supportive and at other times, weak and struggling. In 2018, I was on a mountain. I was committed to the faith of Islam…Faith5 min readFaith5 min read
Published in Be Yourself·Dec 31, 2021Member-only3 Ways to Say Goodbye to 2021Practical things I’m doing to get ready for the new year — It’s officially the last day of 2021. I’m writing this as the rare winter sun streams in through my window and both the dogs sleep peacefully in their respective living room spots. …20224 min read20224 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jun 16, 2021Member-only7 Ways To Lose Your Best EmployeesTo run a successful business, school, or hospital, you need good people. You need people who are going to work hard and who believe in the vision of your institution. …Employees5 min readEmployees5 min read
Published in Know Thyself, Heal Thyself·Jun 11, 2021Member-only9 Instagram Accounts Where You Can Find HealingHave you ever scrolled through Facebook and wondered why you’re seeing “updates” from people that are actually just long rants about small issues? Have you ever felt even more lonely and depressed after doom scrolling on Twitter? Or maybe you prefer Instagram and are always wondering why you’re just seeing…Healing5 min readHealing5 min read
Published in Better Advice·Jun 3, 2021Member-only8 Lessons Our Puppy Taught Us in 8 WeeksTwo months ago, my husband and I joined the thousands of families who brought in a “pandemic puppy.” We spent months researching breeds and training and spent weeks making sure we had everything we’d need to give the pup a good home. We brought Emi home at the end of…Life Lessons6 min readLife Lessons6 min read
Published in Better Advice·May 19, 2021Member-only5 Things I Stopped Doing To Find ContentmentDo you feel like you never get to do what you want to do? Does your happiness depend on other people all the time? Is your life lacking true joy? I have felt the same, for a long time. I spent most of my life living for other people —…Life Lessons4 min readLife Lessons4 min read
Published in Be Yourself·May 17, 2021Member-only8 Life Lessons From an OverachieverMy parents left their homes and countries in the 1970s to immigrate to the United States and create a better life for themselves and their families. They came into this country with high hopes for their futures and the futures of their (yet-to-be-born) children. Growing up, we heard stories about…Life Lessons6 min readLife Lessons6 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·May 12, 2021Member-onlyRamadan Isn’t Just About Food: Things You Should KnowThis year, Ramadan began on April 12th and is ending on the evening of May 12th. It’s based on the lunar calendar, so the dates change every year. However, people consistently celebrate the start of this holy month with prayer, reflection, reading the Qur’an, and preparing for daily fasting. Every…Islam5 min readIslam5 min read
Published in Better Advice·May 3, 2021Member-only6 Signs You’re Healing Your Inner ChildYour inner child. Heard about it? Seen it on social media or maybe your therapist has discussed it with you? It’s a term that’s popped up a lot in my social media in the past year…probably because I follow so many Instagram therapists. Do you know what your inner child…Healing5 min readHealing5 min read
