pakeezah baig

On the way to work, he walked the familiar path, the one lined with trimmed hedges and smooth stone. He wore a fine suit that fit him perfectly, and shoes that shone with the quiet confidence of success. They were expensive shoes. Not just in price, but in meaning. They marked how far he had come. The morning air was clean. His thoughts were orderly. The day felt planned. Then he heard splashing. Not loud. Not dramatic. Just enough to interrupt the rhythm of his steps. By the pond, a small...

Across Muslim societies, therapists are realising that true healing must speak to both the mind and the soul . For many Muslim clients, faith is not an optional belief system, it’s a framework for identity, morality, and meaning.  When therapy ignores faith, it risks fragmenting the very foundation of self-understanding. The Qur’an reminds us of this inner duality: وَنَفْسٍ وَمَا سَوَّاهَا فَأَلْهَمَهَا فُجُورَهَا وَتَقْوَاهَا “And by the soul and He who proportioned it, and inspired it with...

Have you ever felt stuck in a loop, always making the same mistake? Or maybe you put off your happiness, telling yourself you'll relax "one day"? According to psychiatrist Eric Berne, many of us are living out invisible life stories, or "scripts." To explain these patterns, he used timeless myths. These stories aren't just ancient tales—they're mirrors reflecting our own lives. Let's explore the six myths that reveal the hidden scripts we follow. 1. The Open-Ended Script: The Story of...