by Taslim Jaffer | Nov 25, 2015 | Giving Back
You know I love charity. But there are some things about ‘giving’ that irk me. Like when the dignity part gets left out. I’ve talked about that before, that dignity is key to the whole process. Without it, charity becomes something we don’t...
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 | Jul 28, 2015 | Giving Back
When I became a mom, the world began to look a little different. I care about new things, I worry about things that never crossed my mind before. I see miracles in minutiae and I hold my breath as I learn to let go. Most importantly, I have learned that parenthood is...
by Taslim Jaffer | Jun 15, 2015 | Giving Back
I’m back after a bit of a hiatus! And first thing I’m doing is jumping way the heck out of my comfort zone by a) playing with technology b) watching and hearing myself on a video camera and c) sharing the results with…everyone. Some of you know that...
by Taslim Jaffer | Apr 30, 2015 | Giving Back
Let’s focus today on all the amazing people out there who are doing incredible things because they really give a darn about creating positive change. They’re doing it not just so they feel good (although, that really can’t be helped: serotonin is...
by Taslim Jaffer | Apr 29, 2015 | Giving Back, Motherhood
You may have read on my Facebook page that I pulled an 8 day stint with all 3 kids, on my own. It was honestly like a great emotional/spiritual/physical journey by the end of which I felt totally unraveled. The purpose of this post is not to complain about the woes of...
