Author: Zaid Ismail

My blog isn’t a true reflection of who I am. It only reflects some light on the darkness that lurks within me. It reflects my struggles for purpose and understanding. It reflects hints of my passion. It reflects suggestions of who I am and who I yearn to be. But it is not entirely me.

Protect your dream

How often do you hold yourself back while waiting for someone else to believe in you first? When venturing into … Continue Reading Protect your dream

The present moment

There is one thing more desolate than hopelessness. It’s the absence of expectations. Hope only hurts when we still expect … Continue Reading The present moment

It starts and ends with gratitude

Many struggle with achieving a sense of fulfilment in their lives because they have yet to appreciate, with sincerity, the … Continue Reading It starts and ends with gratitude

Support Indie Authors

Thank you Gallo Images for creating opportunities for indie authors and content creators like myself to get exposure. As any … Continue Reading Support Indie Authors

This is going to hurt

Another excerpt from a manuscript slowly taking shape in my head. From the sequel to my novel, this is Taqdeer: … Continue Reading This is going to hurt

Know your place

What if it wasn’t about the struggles, but about what we lost sight of that created those struggles? What if … Continue Reading Know your place