Dispatches from the “demolition site”
Feb 11, 2025
This is what war is about. And this is what resilience looks like. … More Dispatches from the “demolition site”
Category: The words of others
Rolling into the Blogosphere
Mar 24, 2022
Three bloggers you won’t regret following. … More Rolling into the Blogosphere
How Poetry Can Change Your Heart: takeaways and reminders
Jun 17, 2020
A little book with a big impact. Give it a try. … More How Poetry Can Change Your Heart: takeaways and reminders
Courage and creativity
Oct 21, 2019
For those not working in a field they’re super passionate about, having the outlet to express yourself creatively is a source of great joy and fulfillment. And when struck by impostor syndrome or doubts, it’s key to look within and remember why you do what you do…what your output means to *you*. … More Courage and creativity
The meaning of life
Jul 7, 2018
We spend so much time living life, yet not enough time thinking about what are we doing alive. Ponder over the meaning of life, the purpose of our existence, who is responsible for our creation and what happens when we leave. If you don’t want to think about where you came from, at least think about where you are going to go when it’s all over. … More The meaning of life
Surrender
Jan 15, 2015
The piece below was written by a blogger called Maliha, whose work was really inspiring for me in my early years of blogging. Sadly, her blog (http://lightnessofbeing.wordpress.com) is now either offline or just innaccessible. Regardless, please enjoy and ponder upon this particular writing, which made a big impact on me at a rough stage of … More Surrender
Avoiding a Harmful E-Diet
Mar 16, 2011
As a reminder to myself and to my readers, here’s an excellent piece from Suhaib Webb‘s site. ———– Avoiding a Harmful E-Diet by Naiyerah Kolkailah Food is a necessity in life. But keep over-eating (irrespective of nutritional value), and you can become overweight and obese. Eat unhealthy, fatty foods, and you get high cholesterol, high … More Avoiding a Harmful E-Diet
To the Israeli Soldier
Jan 16, 2009
To the Israeli Soldier A poem by By Mirza Yawar Baig Listen and listen well O! One who could have been our brother For we are one people, whether you like it or not You are a Semite, A son of Israeel (Isaac) I am a Semite, A son of Ismaeel (Ishmael) Our father, … More To the Israeli Soldier
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