11:57PM

I was always curious to know what's happening in the stars. Not that I believe that anyone can predict the future - absolutely not. But there were definitely cosmic events at play at some point in the past that have somehow influenced my life. At least I think so. When I had this conversation with a friend and a bunch of colleagues a few months ago, I was met with wild, savage laughter. "There is no way that a planet, any planet moving around the galaxy, can have an impact on anyone", I was told.  That may be true I reckoned. And then I did something even I wasn't planning to do. I pointed to the moon - which at that point was gloriously full - and asked the group to explain to me how that ball in the sky controls our tides and all kinds of activity here on earth, including accelerated agricultural (and hair) growth and well-being, as well as influencing the behaviour of many people according to long established beliefs?  And if indeed the moon had the...

So there I was, sitting with my coffee and scrolling through Facebook on a Friday morning when I came across this video by Simon Sinek and Tom Bilyeu on what's missing in the Millenial generation.  And my good Lord, I have never ever come across a description of Millennials - especially in this current wave of Generational Wars - that is better articulated and elucidated. If  ever! Sinek eloquently highlights the growing epidemic of failed parenting strategies coupled with the increasingly delusional world of technology – highlighting how technology feeds our delusions while simultaneously breaking down communication and relationships among people. (It’s a 16 minute video but I highly highly recommend investing the time to watch it). Now as someone who is considered a part of both Gen X and the Millennial Generation (right on the cusp), I can understand both sides of the spectrum better than most. But I must admit, Sinek hit that ball right out of the park especiall...

"Moonstruck" (1987) unfolds in a deliberately over-dramatized narrative. This particular scene questions the futility & mundanity that is everyday Life (entwined with the events that led to this point in the story). The display of existential exasperation is perfection. It is delivered in a way that's both absurd and spectacular - resonating somewhat ubiquitously and hilariously through the ages. It is our family's absolute favourite movie and scene 😂 .

It's been a hell of a week and honestly, I would not make it through without friends like Jules and Blue rallying behind me - like they've always done over the better part of a decade. ( What? Already? Damn time flies ) In any case... it just so happened that Blue and I were up to our old antics - discovering the mysteries of the Universe and all of Life's secrets on an epic Whatsapp chat session (as usual). We decided to do one of our opposing blog posts and wanted to run through some ideas. And as usual, the banter took on a life of it's own. We decided to give everyone a sneak peak into what goes on behind the scenes in the lives of Blue and Az... mind you, there is a whole lot of 😂 going on: Blue: Where is your blog???? Az: Sorry. Just changed it. Looking for congruency. Blue : I understand. Az : I miss you. And your sarcasm. So I'm making a concerted effort at a comeback. Blue: Well, I've got plenty left, I assure you. Az:...

The sheer prospect of an adventure is what sets my soul on fire and truly keeps me alive and filled with purpose. Purpose is the lifeblood of our souls. It keeps us going, and motivated and gives us the drive to move forward.  The best adventures are the ones that are unplanned or the ones we don't look forward to. It's a joy and a privilege to be free and capable in every aspect. It's something that should be appreciated endlessly, and never be taken for granted. People who can meet and match us on the spectrum of exotic adventures are the best - and a gift from God. May we all be on the receiving end of such a partnership and the wonderment it brings.

Sometimes you meet someone who sets your soul on fire. It is very rare, but it does happen. And the blaze burns relentlessly, etching itself into every fiber of every membrane of your being - down to your very core - altering every corner of your existence. You cannot escape it.  To a large degree, you will find that there is not much you can do about it. There is no rationale governing the synapses and no clear scientific explanation as to why things are the way they are. Nothing adds up. It just happens. Maybe it's coincidence, maybe it's something else... Destiny. It reminds me of a photograph I once took of a spectacular sunset with Mount Vesuvius in the background. Mt. Vesuvius is famous for the volcanic eruption that drowned Pompeii in ash, only to be re-discovered centuries later. Locals believe and expect it to erupt once more, any day now. It's unpredictablility echoes in the halls of tempestuous probability - in much the same way that Destiny cavorts on t...