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Understanding the Greatest Loss

Understanding the Greatest Loss

"Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we are still alive." — Tupac Shakur We often speak of loss in terms of death, yet the quote from Tupac Shakur reminds us that there is a more profound loss that can occur within us...

The Ripple Effect of Gaza: A Call for Human Compassion

The Ripple Effect of Gaza: A Call for Human Compassion

As I sit here, watching Amanpour’s segment on CNN, on Gaza, I am trying to piece together my thoughts, I am overwhelmed by the harrowing images coming out of Gaza. This is a grave understatement. I am at a loss of words. Displaced children, their faces etched with...

The Excitement and Paradox of Watching the Olympics in Paris

The Excitement and Paradox of Watching the Olympics in Paris

As the Paris Olympics unfold, the excitement of watching world-class athletes in swimming and track events is palpable. The energy, the speed, and the sheer talent on display captivate audiences worldwide. There's something uniquely exhilarating about witnessing...

Life’s pallet of pain..

Life’s pallet of pain..

The INFJ in me is on a roll …when I feel deeply, I need to express. I feel alive when I explore far into the depths of myself. It feels authentic, it feels kind and it feels safe,….to go there, a place to be one with my soul. Above all, it’s honest. I crave to meet my...

In Gaza’s Shadows

In Gaza’s Shadows

In Gaza’s shadows, innocence does weep,Where children dream, yet nightmares steal their sleep.Through screens we see, the world’s concealed despair,The silent screams, the fractured lives laid bare. The mothers hold their lifeblood in their arms,Their hearts a shield...

Everything Changes

Everything Changes

I LOVE this song! “Maybe we needTo look at this worldLess like a squareAnd more like a circle” https://youtu.be/QTOyeFQgZKk?si=Bl4w0SnIcHGVR540 What do we really needIn this life?I look at myself sometimesLike it's not right People out there with noFood at nightAnd we...

Journey to the Core: Unchanging Souls Amidst Life’s Layers

Journey to the Core: Unchanging Souls Amidst Life’s Layers

Life shapes us, molds us, and often pushes us to evolve in unexpected ways. Yet, amid the continuous flow of experiences, there remains a core part of our being that stands steadfast. As captured in the words of Janine Tamis, "I have been many different versions of...