Sin and the Feeling of Guilt
O you who believe! Turn to God in true, sincere repentance. (66:8) Philosophers and scientists have long mulled…
A Moment For Reflection
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The Ride of My Life
When you ride a rollercoaster for the first time you feel a surge of emotions that grab, terrify,…
The Mountain Climb
What if somebody came up to you and said the words, “you can’t do it?” What if…
Circling in the Universe
“It is He who created the night and the day, and the sun and the moon; all (the…
In the Footsteps of Wisdom: A Journey Through Said Nursi’s Eighth Word
“Ideology is the marriage of the truth with the apocryphal whereas wisdom is the distinction of the former…
The Council of the Mute
Some scholars and poets once formed a group called the Council of the Mute. There were thirty of…
On Bodies
1. Having a body is a strange thing – stranger, still, when you think about how rarely we…
A Plea to Those Who Dream
Life is beautiful for those who dream big. It is not because they have something to hold onto;…
The Rhythm Embroided Into Existence
Events that occur on the space-time continuum and then vanish have been granted a certain, specific period of…
How To Listen To Your Life
All the inspirational material we find around us—poetry, fiery speeches, wise quotes—warns us never to feel down or…
Curvature of the Heavens
Mevlana Jalal al-Din Rumi, who lived in the 13th century, is still recognized as one of the most…
Bless Your Own Baby
Upon the birth of her first child, the author took it upon herself to bestow an important blessing.…
The Secret to Red Lipstick, and Other Correspondence
Far scarier than evil men … is the idea that, wonderful as my life has been, there might…
Never Say “I Will Eat My Hat”!
It had been only 23 weeks since we got the good news that we were going to have…
If Only I Know You, My Heart…
“Hello my heart, I am your neighbor in this body,” said my soul. “How are you? Why do…