Why Did I Write That Reflection?

Every reflection begins with a story. In Why Did I Write That Reflection?, pharmacist Bandar bin Ayman Al-Ulayyit revisits the events and emotions behind his short reflective texts. Drawing on family life, friendship and experiences in the hospital, he connects personal narratives with thoughts on faith, fairness, grief, parenting and humility. The book moves from childhood memories and the beginnings of his writing to the loss of his son Rashid and encounters that prompted him to reconsider everyday relationships. Some stories come from his own experience; others were told to him by people he trusts. Each opens a path from an event to a feeling, and from that feeling to a reflection. Written in Arabic, this collection invites readers to consider the lessons hidden within ordinary and difficult moments of life.