by Taslim Jaffer | Oct 20, 2015 | Authenticity
When I was in high school, I journaled about what my life would be like as an adult…because I wanted to be an adult with every fibre of my being. I wanted freedom and I wanted to BE somebody. Somebody powerful; as a teenager, I didn’t feel I had any...
by Taslim Jaffer | Oct 15, 2015 | Roundups of Random Things
The International Day of the Girl Child is observed on October 11. I have two daughters and I like to think that I am providing them with everything they need to be strong, intelligent and confident beings. I know that my two girls have their basic needs met which...
by Taslim Jaffer | Oct 6, 2015 | Giving Back
Every once in awhile a story comes my way that touches me deep in the heart. It’s not that there’s a lack of stories that deserve our attention, but when someone comes to me personally and opens up about a friend in a situation like this, I feel thankful...
by Taslim Jaffer | Oct 1, 2015 | Art
Not only is it Thursday – which is officially known as the weekend warm-up – it’s a GORGEOUS day! I’m sitting outside in my T shirt, soaking up the vitamin D and feeling so thankful. True to my commitment of using daycare days for myself, I had...
by Taslim Jaffer | Sep 29, 2015 | Authenticity, Life Lessons
Sometimes it seems like it’s just one thing after another. I started off September with a bang. I mean, laundry every day, people. I was knocking things off my to-do list (including self-care!), nailing school lunches and getting out a bit more. And then last...
