The Lost Identity

  Desert Reunion A Night of Adventure, Friendship, and Flavors Go where you feel most alive Seemab Ali It was an unexpected call that brought back a flood of memories from the past. Abdul Rehman Alfayez, a familiar face from the Shift Inc days in Riyadh, was on the line. We had both moved on since then - I had settled in Tabuk for the last year and a half while he remained in Riyadh. But his announcement that he had secured a job in Tabuk was like a beam of sunlight breaking through the clouds. Finally, a chance to reconnect with a like-minded soul. He confirmed my availability and shared an exciting plan - a desert adventure complete with a BBQ and bonfire. After the Juma prayer, we drove to Abdul Rehman's house, leaving my car behind as we set off in his sturdy 4x4 vehicle. Our first pitstop was a fuel station, where we topped up the tank and grabbed some essentials from the tuck shop. Then, about a hundred kilometers away from Tabuk city, we found ourselves in the vast expanse o...

Jim Rohan said, Don’t join an easy crowd; you won’t grow. Go where the expectations and the demands to perform are high . Thriving on High Expectations: Embracing the Path of Growth In life, we are often faced with the choice of staying in our comfort zone or stepping outside to challenge ourselves and grow. While it may be enticing to join an easy crowd, one must not forget that growth does not thrive in complacency. As the quote suggests, true progress is achieved by seeking out environments and communities where expectations and demands to perform are high. In this article, we will delve into why embracing high expectations leads to personal growth and how such environments can shape us into our best selves. 1. Escaping the Comfort Zone: When we surround ourselves with people who expect little from us, it becomes easy to settle for mediocrity. Our growth stagnates, and we find ourselves walking in circles, lacking the motivation to pursue new challenges. However, by stepping out of ...

Eid Escapade: Journeying Through Jordan's Treasures Seemab Ali One fine day, amidst the monotony of office life, I found myself engrossed in mundane tasks when our safety officer approached me with an intriguing question. Eid was fast approaching, and he inquired about my plans for the holiday. Without much enthusiasm, I responded that I intended to sleep and catch up on my rest. Little did I know that this casual conversation would lead to an unexpected adventure in Jordan. To my surprise, the safety officer proposed the idea of visiting Jordan for the Eid holiday. Initially, I brushed it off, assuming that obtaining an Exit Reentry Visa (ERE) from our company would be an impossible feat, as such vacations were uncommon in the kingdom. However, the safety officer was undeterred and suggested that we give it a try. With newfound determination, he promptly applied for the ERE and reached out to the HR department, hoping they would support our endeavor. Meanwhile, I decided to take m...

کہا جاتا ہے کہ "رشتے خون کے نہیں احساس کے ہوتے ہیں" اس میں کوئی شک نہیں کہ یہ بات بالکل درست ہے ـ یہ جذبہ بھی اُن میں پیدا ہوتا ہے جن پہ گزری ہوتی ہے یا پھر خوف خدا موجود ہو ورنہ کتنی لوگ دیکھے ہیں جو احساس جیسی نعمت سے ہی محروم ہیں کیونکہ کہا جاتا ہے کہ " جو چکی پستی ہے وہی جانتی ہے کہ چکی پسنے میں کتنی محنت درکار ہوتی ہے" اگر آج کل کی بات کی جائے تو احساس نام کا جذبہ تو جیسے ماند پڑتا دیکھائی دیتا ہے. آج کسی کو دوسرے کی فکر نہیں ہے سب اپنی اپنی ریس میں بھاگئے چلئے جارہے ہیں کون تکلیف میں ہے،  کون بھوکا ہے. اسی طرح اگر بڑے زاویے میں دیکھیں تو حکومت وقت کو احساس نہیں کہ ایک عام آدمی کا گزر بسر کیسے ہو رہا ہے.آپ دیکھ لیے کہ کشمیر میں کیا ہورہا ہے فلسطین میں کیا ہو رہا ہے کبھی یو این نے احساس کیا ہے ـ احساس تب ہوتا ہے جب خود پہ گزرتی ہے یہ ایک ایسا جذبہ ہے کہ اگر بیدار ہو جائے تو لاکھ مشکلیں آسان ہوجائیں یقین کریں احساس پیدا ہو جائے تو صبر پیدا ہو جاتا ہے یہ بھی احساس سے جڑا ہوا ہے اپنے اردگرد دیکھ لیجئے جو صابر ہوگا وہ حساس بھی ہوگا.میری رائے کہ مطابق احساس سے ہی...