Why am I here?
In my mind there are many reasons to start this blog but at once I feel guilty to indulge myself. In an effort to convince myself (and perhaps the reader) that this is a worthwhile endeavor, allow me to elaborate on those reasons.
Paralyzed with momentum
I want to do so much. Why does that, in itself, paralyze me? In moments of quiet solitude I am perpetually overwhelmed with contradictory feelings. As the physical exhaustion begins to wear off, I often feel sheer joy when I reflect on my simple, blissful life. Yet in the same breath, I feel stifled and […]
Update
It’s been two months since my last post and for many reasons I have been dreading this update. The most simple of which is that I have not remained committed to my goals for the last month. The month of Ramadan was tough but by the Grace of God I was able to do much […]
Progress
In recent history I’ve carried around a heavy heart. When I write, I tend to reflect, and when I reflect, my thoughts are often unkind to myself. Today is different. It has been two weeks since I established my 15-week plan. I was nervous to put it out into the world because I felt I […]
15 Weeks
I’ve already taken longer than expected in making progress on this blog. However, since becoming a mom, I’ve learned to forgive myself for not always being in control of my time and abilities. I had originally intended to organize and plan my long-term goals in the hopes of increasing the likelihood of achieving them. But […]