Action precedes motivation

If you’re someone who over-relies on intuition and inspiration, this advice is for you…

Purification of the Heart: Words of advice

Concluding our Ramadaan series, this post focuses on words of advice from Aḥmad Zarrūq related to the contents of the book.

Triggers are teachers

“When you know better, you do better.”

Surviving ‘Rona

For many of us, lockdown brought some great opportunities: working from home and the flexible hours that come with that; more time with loved ones; fuel and time savings; and much more.

But, months later, some of those very benefits may have turned against us…occasionally. What are your challenges? And how have you been surviving them?

How Poetry Can Change Your Heart: takeaways and reminders

A little book with a big impact. Give it a try.

Run

Rekindle that wild, uninhibited freedom;
where the world is an open plain,
and your only barrier
is shortness of breath,
and tiredness of legs.

No thinking.
No worrying.
No concern for what might happen
if you fail to pace yourself
or control your path.

Everything you want

If you could have anything…ANYTHING…what would you ask for?

Build your own shelter

Turn off the news, the TV, and the radio. You don’t need to know what’s happening in the world outside – except maybe once a day, for a few minutes.

The end of the world (as we know it)

While it’s easy to get swept up in the mass hysteria, panic, and fear – the reality is that what we focus on is what gets magnified in our psyche. Taking in the constant news and latest developments only makes it feel like the entire world is falling apart. But that’s not true at all.

Courage and creativity

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*.