Blog Posts 2024

Welcome to my blog post page for 2024, dedicated to exploring questions from the Day One journal. Here, I reflect on prompts that encourage deeper introspection. Each entry is inspired by the questions in the journal, offering insights and reflections.


Family


About why


Help!


Ideal Home?


A journey to The Roots and Beyond


From Grudges to Grace


Why I’d Give Up the Word ‘Okay’ But Probably Never Will


Finding Calm in the Chaos: How I Unwind


Why Eric Cantona is the Athlete I Respect the Most


Balanced Rhythms: A Week in Pursuit of Contentment


The Red Flags of Arrogance and Entitlement


An Evening of Balance: Work, Family, and Reflection


Thanks, Please, and the Forgotten Art of Good Manners


Conscientious Leadership: Leadership is About Listening


When I Walk, It’s for Necessity—And for the Soul


From Junk to Joy – My Taste in Food


The Lesson I Wish I Had Learned Sooner: Balancing Care for Others with Care for Myself


From Burn Turkey to Barbecue Carnage


Faith, Family, and Festivity


From Bollywood Beats to the Rhythm of Faith


Breaking Free from the Media Bubble: How I Stay Informed Without the Noise


The Soundtrack of a Mishmash Life


The Power of What Fuels Me


Lessons From the Two Best People in My Life


Capturing Health: Walking, Photography and a Journey of Resilience


Designer Labels to Ethical Choices


Embracing my British Bangladeshi-ness


If Money Didn’t Matter


Empathy and Why I’m Proud to Be ‘Woke’


Hard Work and Earning Halal Income


Prepping for the Week Like a Pro


A Reflection on What Matters Most


“Life Without a Computer? Let’s Take It Back to the 90s!”


Silence Doesn’t Suit Me


Brexit to Reality


The Weight of Nothing


Solace in Creativity My Favourite Hobby


The Many Faces of Art From Paint to Pitch


The Hardest Goal I’ve Ever Set? Work Until I’m Done, Not Until I’m Retired


Time Machines, Teleportation, and Life Lessons


Giving Back Where it Matters Most


When Did I Really Feel Like a Grown-Up? I Never Did


A Journey From the Fast Lane to the Doctor’s Office


The Principles That Guide My Life


Contentment in the Present, Dreams for the Future


Reflection on Boundaries, Balance, and Compassion


Sir Alex Ferguson Is My First Thought


Lazy Days, A Comforting Escape or Unproductive Time?


The OCD You Didn’t Know About (And Some Other Surprises)


Embracing New Narratives


What Am I Most Proud Of? A Reflection on Life, Fatherhood, and Resilience


The Biggest Risk I’d Like to Take (But Haven’t Yet)


Life Shaped by Major Historical Events


My Culinary Specialities


The Reality of Career Change After 30


How Much Would I Pay to Go to the Moon? Not a Penny!


The Quiet Strength of My Mother


If I Had Three Wishes, I’d Ask Allah


Connecting, Laughing, and Letting Go


Knowing God is the Peace We’re All Searching For


Guiding Lights Through Time


Cherishing the Moments That Shaped Me


Are Websites Becoming Obsolete?


Freedom A Holiday That Matters


Three Years from Now? Only Allah Knows…


Finding True Purpose in a Timeless World


Finding Meaning Beyond the Scroll


How Misfits Taught Me More Than School Ever Did


A Football and Comedy Fix


My Most Expensive Purchase is Apple’s Ecosystem


Embracing the Joy of an Animal Companion


Famous Encounters and One Humbling Handshake


Why I’ve Got a Love-Hate Relationship with Routine


The Beauty of Flee Market Finds


A Return to Simpler Living


The Reading Dilemma


Reflection on Growing Older and Wiser


A Day Out in the Heart of my City


December Layers or August Simplicity


The Human Compass We Can’t Ignore


Why I Would Meet Muhammad ﷺ


One Dish Doesn’t Fit All


Sun, Sand, and Simplicity


The Majesty of Animals


Thinkers, Doers, and Dreamers Who Inspire Change


The Little Things That Speak Volumes


A Night Owls Dream


Feasting & Togetherness


Reflection on Tough Decisions


Life Without Mobile Social Media


Style and Substance


Reach Out You Are Not Alone


Meat, Morality and Moderation


The Tale of a Confused Clock


Why I Wouldn’t Change a Thing About Myself


Five Things Proud to be Good at


My Heart in Bangladesh


Surprises in the Concrete Jungle


A Year of Change, Growth and Gratitude


Unpacking the Weight of Modern Living


Childhood Classics to Modern Masterpieces


Admiration for Discipline and Devotion


Josh Shapiro and Americas Hypocrisy


From Hustings to Heartfelt Moments


From Nerves to Navigating Life


Remembered for One Thing


Taking it Easy and Letting Go


Did You Really See This Coming


The Man Who Took Me Under His Wing


Essentials and Indulgences


Rediscovering the Joy of Life


Happiness Starts With Gratitude


I’m not the Judge of Anyone


1983 The Year it all Began


How Creativity Flows Through Me


The Car I Could Never Call My Favourite


The Ultimate Creative Heaven


My Political Journey Through the Years


If I Started a Sports Team


The People Who Shaped Me


The Scents of Nostalgia