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I love istafada for so many reasons. I learn and I gain an impression (asar) throughout. What amazes me is that so does everyone else.   It ...

Another istafada I’m really looking forward to. I love the idea of so many adults gathering to learn.  I got to watch another of my favorite...

Yesterday, we finally had some older folks over.  These folks are a decent amount older.  They're peers and friends of my parents.  I...

I read this awesome poem.  Don't hesitate was my main takeaway.  Joy is all around us.  Not just on vacation . The other day I was at a ...

Forgiveness is something to think about for me.  It registers for me as a conscious thought, but it's harder when there's emotion in...

There's no reason to rush.  I'm in the midst of being bogged down by tasks and to-dos.  I'm finally taking a moment this week to...

Work is busier than I'd like.  This has happened before and it'll happen again.  I'm sure that it's a common experience. I h...

It's more often that I just sit and observe these days.  It's sometimes harder to sit and be still.  If I'm honest, sometimes it...

They usually know. And they’re doing exactly what they’re supposed to be doing.  It’s easy to criticize. Often, I criticize those closest to...

We see the screen and we see how lucky some people are. Sometimes Moula stops to touch someone and sometimes he stops to talk to someone. Na...

Many mornings the kids are rushing around to get all the things they need for school. It bugs me that it’s not relaxed, but I remind myself ...

Literally awal waqt means first time. I think it’s a concept though.  Doing the right thing is always right. Giving a hug, showing love, doi...

There’s something pulling on me all the time. Do this or don’t do that. I don’t know how to name it.  The waaz yesterday was in part about a...

Like many of the posts I make, I want to remember this for later.  The worst thing is a feeling. Je thawanauche thase (what is going to happ...

I had to look this up.  Everyday as one word means common while every day is literal.  I think this distinction is pretty cool. Today is...

Panera keeps giving!  I’m enjoying some relaxing time at Panera today. A week ago we were knee deep in Ashara planning, ITS that wouldn’t co...

I didn’t write this, but I’ve begun to appreciate it very much. It is very poetic and stands up very well without music. I want to come back...

I've always associated the Pina Colada song (I think it's called Escape) with vacation.  It's a rather silly song.  It's abo...

This morning, I was eating breakfast and looking out over the backyard and trees as I often do.  Today was a rainy morning and there was a b...

Our mindset can determine our actions.  That's why it's so important.  Stuff happens and that's unavoidable.  We have the abilit...