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Do you have a quote you live by or think of often?

Yes, we have an Arabic saying: ‘Pretend not to notice, live longer and refreshed.” For me, it’s the perfect moto to live by or go to when put in a situation where you don’t want to debase yourself to the level of ignorance or stupidity of those around you.  This especially applies to family relationships,  where it’s easier to ignore comments or actions that could lead to arguments,  even confrontations. However,  when you know that person will  not be logical,  but rather unmoving in their opinion,  it’s simpler to drop the subject altogether.

My poetry book, Perfectly Flawed poetry for change, is available on all eplatforms, including Amazon.  It was on the finalist list for the Canadian Book Club Awards 2023.

https://www.amazon.ca/Perfectly-Flawed-poetry-Malak-Kalmoni/dp/1525582518

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Confrontations

What makes you nervous?

Confrontations that may hurt other people’s feelings, especially family members,  are my worst nightmare.  In all honesty,  I usually bottle up my problems so that when I do finally confront the person, my reaction is usually stronger, more aggressive than it should be. That alone creates more problems.  I’m working on being more upfront with my feelings,  but it’s difficult to change 5 decades of behavior in a short time.

My poetry book, Perfectly Flawed poetry for change, is available on all eplatforms including Amazon. It was on the finalist list for the Canadian Book Club Awards 2023.

https://www.amazon.ca/Perfectly-Flawed-poetry-Malak-Kalmoni/dp/1525582518