by Taslim Jaffer | Apr 18, 2013 | Kindness
Most of us are aware of the abundant rewards in extending kindness toward others—but what about self-kindness? The truth is that when we are kind to ourselves—personally, professionally and spiritually—we will naturally be kind to others. Excerpt from: The...
by Taslim Jaffer | Apr 17, 2013 | Writing Tips and Tricks
How many times have you picked up a book that just seemed to drag? And how quickly did you end up putting that book down?! Whether you are writing a piece of fiction that just popped into your head or you are penning your life stories, you want to keep the reader...
by Taslim Jaffer | Apr 16, 2013 | Kindness
In the wake of a horrific tragedy that devastated the city of Boston and those of us who watched on from wherever we were, I am here to remind you that the world is still good. That may seem a lofty statement, or maybe naive or even disrespectful to those who were...
by Taslim Jaffer | Apr 10, 2013 | Giving Back
Never let it be said that poetry is stuff of fluff that means nothing, does nothing. Over 250 poems (and their scribes) banded together and saved the greater part of McLellan Forest East in Langley; an ancient eco-system that was scheduled for destruction by the...
by Taslim Jaffer | Mar 30, 2013 | Kindness
Here are some “light bulbs” that went on for me on Saturday March 23, 2013 when we turned off all the lights in our home for one full hour. Ok, all except my daughter’s night light. There are some things I just can’t mess with. 1. Candelight...
by Taslim Jaffer | Mar 11, 2013 | Giving Back
I opened an email a couple weeks ago that just warmed my heart. It held me in a space of gratitude for this amazing gift we have all been given: the ability to use Creativity to help others. I don’t waste an opportunity to speak about the breadth of Creativity;...
