It has been a packed few months. Life sped up and bumped me back to living on the fast track. Here is my first step to slow back down.

I went back to my old journals and saw why my soul was so scarred and now I am sitting in a kinder more loving spirit

I've been exploring the impacts of shame on myself and my community. It revealed to me some really sad truths but it is only in recognizing the problem that we can begin to fix it.

So 2025 is here. I have been kinda too shy to post for the end of 2024. Here is a rant to make sure I get it in before the deadline. I loved growing this year.

I noticed that whenever I’m close to the finish line, I have this innate feeling to stop myself, even when the task isn’t overwhelming. It’s as if progressing to the end becomes something I don’t want.

SYRIA IS FREEE!! No matter how impossible victory might look, Allah has guaranteed the victory of those who are on the right Path. May Allah keep us steadfast!

I have always prided myself on being at peace in chaos. I am also uncovering that being at peace in peace is a surprising challenge. There is an incessant need to go back to the chaos.

"To Allah ˹alone˺ belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And Allah is sufficient as a Trustee of Affairs."

Quran 4:132

An audio journal from my visit to the talented Mohamed Hersi’s exhibition, Tides of Tribulations. Art is my favorite language.

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When you feel fear, anxiety, and uncertainty, it is an avenue to Allah's Love.

"It is out of Allah’s mercy that you ˹O Prophet˺ have been lenient with them. Had you been cruel or hard-hearted, they would have certainly abandoned you. So pardon them, ask Allah’s forgiveness for them, and consult with them in ˹conducting˺ matters. Once you make a decision, put your trust in Allah. Surely Allah loves those who trust in Him."

Quran 3:159