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Faith as a Human Value Faith is one of the most valuable concepts of the human existence, and thus, so should be the value of religious tolerance and acceptance. For some, believing in a higher power is tantamount to breathing while others hold an equally strong conviction regarding their absence…
Sometimes, life lessons are learned in the most unexpected way. Part of being human is making faux pas and gaining knowledge through mistakes. During my brunch with a new friend, I had done just that - made a painful mistake.
Poverty affects the way of life for many people throughout the world. It is non-discriminatory. It is generational and situational. The best tool to ensure poverty remains at bay is through education. This is my personal story of building my way out of poverty.
Every journey has a starting point. This is the story of how I began my intentional journey exploring humanity and the life lessons I gained as a result of my curiosity and desire to seek meaning in a confusing world.
Evaluating My Identity Recently, I had a conversation with a friend about the various sub-cultures in America. I asked him which groups he would consider me part of. In a very kind way, he said, “You’re just a white, American woman.” There’s nothing particular about me that is identified outside…
When we think about immigration, we often we often fail to think about the reasons people are migrating around the globe. Famine, drought, and oppression are common reasons for relocation. Sometimes, people just need an opportunity for change.
Attending an AA Meeting A while back, I joined a few Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings to gain a greater understanding of how people navigate successfully through hardships in life. I wanted to develop a greater compassion for people who struggle with some of the darkest demons of humanity. I wanted…
An Informal Cooking Show As you know, I am a huge fan of virtual tours. You can see some of the beautiful and amazing places I’ve visited on the World Tours page. Today, though, is the day that I begin sharing cuisine tours as I have realized I am fascinated…
Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable I met a gentleman for breakfast this morning and had a very unique experience. While I hesitate to bring politics up in my writings, I feel bringing awareness to the concept of civil discourse is relevant and important in today’s American society. There is deep…
My Different and Beautiful Friend Okba and I have been friends for a couple years now. He is a very devout Muslim from Tunisia who worries about the salvation of my soul. We have had many discussions related to Islam over the years and while I am not Muslim, he…