Hey everyone,

It is 23.27 and I have just woken up from a nap. I started my day really early today and with not being 100% it took its toll one me. Let me just say though, I had an absolutely amazing day. I finally went to Starfield Library and anyone who knows me, knows I am happy surrounded by books. It was very busy and crowded but as I was standing there in awe, I just realised…

‘Wow Amina, you are in Starfield Library in Seoul.’

This time last year, life looked quite different for me. 12th December was the day I accompanied my late father on his first Oncology appointment, where the Consultant broke the news to him and me and my mother that he would only be eligible for palliative chemotherapy. I have to say, one thing that really stands out for me a year on, is the genuine compassion and care from the Oncologist. He was originally from India and he was the first and probably only doctor who spoke to my dad like an individual, and not just another patient. For the first time, I saw a glimmer of hope in my late father’s eyes.

It is a really painful time of the year for me, one I have not had to navigate before. Someone asked me a few days ago, ‘are you doing anything for the anniversary of your father’s death, how are you spending the day?.’ I just froze.. it is something you are not quite prepared for in life.

However, in the midst of all the chaos in my head, I was so thankful for many things. Standing there in that library, little Amina would have been so so so proud of me. I did it, I got out. My life could have looked a lot different if I hadn’t left the relationship, that was slowly eating me up. The power of manifestation is real. It really is.

I do feel incredibly lucky for all the blessings in my life, and I have to keep reminding myself that.

I hope everyone is having/ had a great day!

With love always,

Amina xo