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Continue reading →: Living to 100 Through Faith, Love, and Intention (Secrets of the Blue Zones)
Today we’re living in an era where modern medicine has extended our lifespans—but not necessarily our quality of life. Rates of chronic disease, anxiety, stress, and depression are rising across the globe. Despite technological advances and instant access to information, many people feel more disconnected and overwhelmed than ever. But…
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Continue reading →: Love After Loss: Bereaved Families Bridging the Israeli-Palestinian Divide
The American Friends of the Parents Circle – Families Forum shares the human side of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with the American public in order to foster a peace and reconciliation process. The Parents Circle – Families Forum is a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization made up of more than 700 bereaved families. Their common bond is…
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Continue reading →: Eid Around The World – In Pictures
Around the world Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the holy day that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Eid is typically welcomed with joyful celebrations, congregational prayers, festivities, family gatherings, traditional foods, and beautiful new clothes. For many Syrians—especially those who are finally able to return home…
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Continue reading →: Yes Theory – Seek Discomfort
“We believe that life’s greatest moments and deepest connections exist outside your comfort zone.” Yes Theory started off as a group of 4 strangers who bonded over the idea of exploring experiences outside of their comfort zones as a gateway to a fulfilling life; and today, they have a community…
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Continue reading →: Faith Behind Bars: Uplifting Incarcerated Muslims With The Tayba Foundation
I just wanted to take a moment to highlight the work of this amazing organization. The Tayba Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving individuals and families impacted by incarceration. They believe in the power of human change through holistic education, guidance, and support. They have served 1000+ prisons,…
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Continue reading →: A Brief Overview of Fasting in Different Religions and Cultures
Happy Lent and Ramadan! As you fast at this time of year, it may be interesting for you to examine a brief overview of the fasting traditions in many different cultures and religions around the globe. Fasting is a practice often associated with spiritual purification, self-discipline, and devotion. 1. Islam…
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Continue reading →: 10 Health and Spiritual Benefits of Fasting
Many of you may be hearing about fasting because of the approach of the Muslim holiday of Ramadan. However, in addition to that, fasting has also been promoted in recent years as a health practice in non-religious circles. I wanted to take some time today to share some of the…
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Continue reading →: 10 Ways to Improve God Consciousness During Ramadan — Including Ideas For Those Who Can’t Fast
Ramadan is just about a week away now! I’m so excited. I myself often have so many worldly attachments and worries. Ramadan is often my chance to take a break from those attachments, and get myself reoriented to focus on more spiritual matters. Yet, I’ve also noticed how easy it…
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Continue reading →: Lessons on Healthy Boundaries from the Quran
We’re hearing a lot more about boundaries now, but what are they? According to PsychCentral, “Personal boundaries are simply the lines we draw for ourselves in terms of our level of comfort around others.” “Boundaries are the distance at which I can love you and me simultaneously.” — Prentis Hemphill But boundaries…
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Continue reading →: Researchers Convert Industrial Pollution to Essential Nutrient!
Researchers from the University of Waterloo have found that a special type of charcoal, called biochar, can absorb toxic chromium (a type of toxic heavy metal) from water and turn it into a safer form! Lead researcher Filip Budimir said this discovery could help clean up polluted water. Read the…
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