We Began as Strangers
“Quick, the cord’s wrapped around her neck. Twice!” I remember my numb feet in the stirrups. I remember…
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Oranges and …
When I visited Thailand years ago, I had the pleasure of tasting about 20 different types of exotic,…
A Nightingale’s Song
With the fire of grief, ever burning inside, This humble heart of mine cherishes you day and night.…
Between Light and Darkness
The famous Greek physician Galen of Pergamon (129-200 CE) used to organize picnics and camps for himself and…
The Theological Dimension of the Thought of M. Fethullah Gülen (Part 3)
The terms translated in English as “worship,” “servanthood,” and “devotion” are taken from Arabic and possess a long…
Distinguishing (Farq)
In the language of Sufism, farq (distinguishing) has been interpreted as making a clear distinction between unity and…
Is That a Spider Riding a Balloon?
In 1832, 100 km off the coast of Argentina, Charles Darwin observed numerous tiny crimson spiders, sized 2-3…
Vaccines
Vaccination becomes a part of our lives at a very early age. We start getting our shots in…
The Middle Way
Democritus (460-370 BC), an ancient Greek philosopher, described the human being as “a world in miniature” akin to…
“Breath-Taking”
Think of a kitchen. This kitchen has a blender for blending, an oven for cooking, a fridge for…
Sensing Time Anew
For us to be able to fully perceive the holy days, it is first necessary that our spirits…
Editorial (Issue 143): Stories From Your Neighbors
Our world is more connected than ever before, yet at the same time we often remain strikingly distant…
Editorial (Issue 142): Fostering a Sense of Community
We are social creatures that depend upon one another for survival, happiness, and sustenance. On the macro level…
2020-2021 Essay Contest Winners
The Covid has dominated our lives this past year in diverse ways; the personal stories you shared for…
2020-2021 Essay Contest Top 20
Let’s fan the fire a bit more! Here is the top 20! Congratulations to all. Top 5 will…