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Growing up with emotional intelligence
Humankind, from the start of the “modern civilization”, has been trying to find ways to live life stress–free but no one has ever had any plain formula or secret to a tension-free living. However, there is one...June 11, 2020 923 3 -
Poem – Forgiveness after Srebrenica
By Haris Silajdzic That bloodstain on the forehead of posterity with bloodied palms you want to erase hope bloodied you gave them in bloodied nightmares to suffocate Through bloodied soil you trudge in the...May 13, 2020 705 0 -
A scholar’s journey into Europe leads to clarion call for coexistence
Scholars around the globe responded to the death of 3000 Americans in the 9/11 attacks differently. A surfeit of essays, books, films, documentaries—all aimed at understanding the reasons behind the rage—accumulated. In this context, one remembers...May 9, 2020 1332 0 -
A book with alternative reflection on jihad attempts to find spiritual meaning
The idea of jihad essentially describes the quest or endeavor to reach one’s full potential, whether it is within one’s own spirituality, community service or becoming a more amicable and virtuous peer, family member or friend....May 7, 2020 765 0 -
Stars in virtual concert echo ‘One World: Toghether At Home’ to back fight against coronavirus
Lady Gaga, pictured above during a 2017 JWT Toronto performance, curated the solidarity show, Image: Marcel de Groot via Wikimedia A virtual concert featuring some of the most popular musicians raised more than $127 million for the...April 20, 2020 1966 0 -
A poem on discovering attributes of compassion in the time of pandemic
Religion in the time of the pandemic The signs are all around The lessons before us: Something so small That we cannot see it Has brought the mightiest nations Of the world With their mighty nuclear...April 17, 2020 1320 4 -
An April sunset in the time of quarantine
Our experience with Nature has not been business as usual this year. A large part of America is seized with the challenge of coronavirus outbreak. Millions of people are obeying stay-at-home instructions – adjusting life to stop...April 4, 2020 1072 0 -
Seeking hope in April renewal against coronavirus ravages
It’s April The season of cherry blossoms Suddenly appearing everywhere All around A riot of subtle pink, burgundy and purple And apple blossom white And their sweet smell Mingles with every kind of magnolia Butterfly, yellow...April 1, 2020 895 0 -
Cherry blossom in the time of coronavirus
Who cares about the cherry blossom when coronavirus is a matter of life and death and the stocks are losing $ trillions in value! Let’s forget about this hoax-like disease and go about our lives freely,...March 13, 2020 1176 0 -
Washington’s new museum Planet Word promises immersive experience with language
Image: courtesy of Planet Word That words hold massive power to shape thoughts has long been known but Washington D.C. is now poised to preserve and highlight the importance of written word with a brand new...March 7, 2020 980 0