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COLLEGE PARK, MD – Ambition is a trait that is respected throughout the worlds. It is popularly defined as “strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.” It doesn’t matter the time or place you live in or the culture you are a part of – people value ambition andContinue reading “Ambition is Not Lack of Contentment”

COLLEGE PARK, MD – Anyone involved in computer programming is familiar with the term ‘hackathon’. A hackathon is a sprint-like event in which computer programmers and others collaborate intensively on software projects. I’m talking about something a little different.

COLLEGE PARK, MD – Self-control is one of the greatest determinants of destiny. Without it we can’t achieve anything – material or immaterial. But it is so hard to exhibit.

COLLEGE PARK, MD – Ramadan has come and is almost gone. May we see our dear friend again. I wish a blessed Eid to all. This is a good time to reflect upon our efforts and intentions for whatever length of road we have left ahead – if any. Let’s use this opportunity to recapContinue reading “Submission is No Sub-Mission”

COLLEGE PARK, MD – Developing our spiritual eyesight is necessary to happiness. Without doing so we are walking around with an eye patch impeding our vision. As such we will bump into things, fall down, and generally lack depth perception in our lives. This is true of all human beings to one degree or another,Continue reading “Buried Without a Trace”

COLLEGE PARK, MD – Let’s pick up right where we left off last week. We noted that in order to assess where we stand in regards to our unseen, spiritual training as givers we must measure in unseen benchmarks. Easier said than done.

COLLEGE PARK, MD – It is a common proverb in the english-speaking world that, “no good deed goes unpunished.” We get punished for good deeds, too? Well for “good deeds” that are done with ill intentions that makes sense, but what about legitimately good deeds? Or is this statement made sarcastically? Does it mean thatContinue reading “No Good Deed Goes Untested”

COLLEGE PARK, MD – Making it through life upright is no easy task. To avoid crumbling, our lives have to be built upon a solid foundation. Otherwise we risk coming crashing down at any given moment.

COLLEGE PARK, MD – The United States’ Declaration of Independence declares that each person has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. How true that is. Like most matters, though, it is not as straight forward as it sounds.

COLLEGE PARK, MD – A life can be seen as simply breathing and existing in this world. That, however, is not what a life is. A life is an intricate web of interdependence in which a being accepts and plays their role and does so with a sense of abundance. A life requires that theContinue reading “Get a Life”