A disciple and his master were walking the fields when the disciple asked his master:
"How can you give up control?"
"Do you see that river flowing in the fields?, asked the master.
"Go and make the river flow upstream."
"That's impossible. People would look at me like I'm mad.", answered the disciple.
"Then why…
In the intricate tapestry of Islamic tradition, the threads of mindfulness are deeply interwoven, particularly within the mystical realm of Sufism. Mindfulness in Islam, often referred to as "muraqaba" or self-vigilance, is about a conscious awareness of the Divine presence in every moment of life.
Sufism, the spiritual dimension of Islam, holds mindfulness as a…
Mindfulness, a term often whispered in the corridors of wellness, isn't just a fleeting trend. It's an age-old practice, deeply rooted in the essence of being, a subtle art of living in the present. At its core, mindfulness is about awareness – a gentle, yet profound awareness of the now.
In our fast-paced world, where…
Just recently I saw a post on LinkedIn about a guy who was diagnosed with cancer and he just received one of the worst feedback a doctor can give you. It's untreatable and he has approximately one year to live. He is married and has two kids. A 5-month-old son and a 7-year-old son.
As…
Stop doing these things:
Don't lie to yourself. You know what you want.
Don't be jealous of someone you don't even want to aspire to be like.
Don't take your blessings, no matter how small, for granted.
Don't take criticism to heart from people you wouldn't even ask for advice.
Don't argue with people who…
Ray Dalio posted a very interesting article today. It is very insightful from the financial perspective and very frightful from the peace-on-earth perspective. The main point is the shifting or changing world order and what that (possibly) means. It's his point of view and he asks us to challenge him, but if you know Ray…
If you go for your dream:
What's the worst that could happen?
Write it down. Evaluate it.
It's probably not the end of the world.
And then, just go for it.
I've come to realize that if someone is talking bad about another person (in their absence) in front of you, this person will also talk bad about you in your absence.
If you recognize this, don't start talking bad as well. Rather change the topic and do not invest more time with that person.
Currently reading Maktub by Paulo Coelho. This part resonated with me:
The master says: "Write! Whether it's a letter, a diary, or just some notes as you speak on the telephone - but write! In writing, we come closer to God and to others. If you want to understand your role in the world better,…