Reflections on Noah’s Ark
As the titanic waves engulfed and threatened the Ark, an unseen “hand” guided and protected it; until its…
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It’s me, Peter, your Muscular System!
Dear Peter! I, your muscular system, would like to talk to you today; I allow you to walk…
Measure of Selflessness
Question: Do acts of selflessness conflict with reason? What is the measure of agreement we should seek between…
The Carrot: A Source of Healing
Arguably one of the most popular vegetables that we use in our kitchens is carrots. With the exception…
Surprise Farewell
Death is a guest at our door, uninvited To some it brings bliss, to others perdition Suddenly shows…
Ikhlas (Sincerity or Purity of Intention)
Ikhlas has been interpreted as being upright, sincere, and pure; being distant from show and ostentation in one’s…
The Flower’s Song
The humble flower swaying free, Bent down in prayer as winds blow by. No glimpse of greed or…
The Prestige
“Every great magic trick consists of three parts or acts. The first part is called ‘The Pledge.’ The…
Psychological Projection: Islamic and Freudian Views
Projection is a term applied by Sigmund Freud for the act of projecting one’s feelings, attitudes, etc. onto…
Two Perspectives on Nature
We have a book written in golden letters lying in front of us. The decoration of the pages…
Memory and Forgetfulness
Adam forgot, so did his children. How does our brain store information? How is it possible to make…
Sugar and the Human Body
In the world we live in today, while great efforts are being made to improve human health, diabetes…
Tales from Rumi: Rediscovering a World Classic
Tales from RumiEdited by Ali Fuat BilkanTranslated by Jeannette Squires Okur9781597841245Tughra Books, 2008 There are books that I…
Spirals: Windows to Reflective Thought
Spirals and helices are each a work-of-art and they are found in many dimensions of existence, from galaxies…
It’s me Peter, your Skeleton!
Dear Peter! My fellow organs in your body have been telling you about themselves. You have seen that…