Prophets, Empires & the Modern World Part IV: The Slow Collision — From Karbala to the Creation of Israel One Faith, Three Trajectories To understand why the modern Middle East is what it is — why Jerusalem is contested, why Jews and Muslims stand on opposite sides of a conflict that shows no sign of […]
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The Psychology of Staying Put: Why People Don’t Run When They Should When Hurricane Katrina made landfall in August 2005, officials had issued a mandatory evacuation order for New Orleans more than 24 hours in advance. The storm’s path was well-documented. The warnings were loud and clear. And yet, an estimated 100,000 people stayed behind. […]
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Richard Nixon was the 37th President of the United States and, like Donald Trump, belonged to the Republican Party. During his presidency, in 1972, surveillance devices were secretly planted in the Democratic Party’s headquarters. Nixon’s associates used these devices to monitor Democratic campaign strategies ahead of the election. Two Washington Post reporters, Bob Woodward and […]
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To understand where the Iran-America confrontation is heading, we must first travel back to the final months of World War II — because history, when ignored, has a habit of repeating itself with far greater brutality. The Japanese Parallel: When a Superpower Runs Out of Patience By March 1945, Nazi Germany was collapsing from within. […]
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When high-profile scandals resurface, the public pays attention. And when global conflicts erupt within days of those headlines, many begin to question whether the timing is coincidence — or something more deliberate. Recently, renewed discussions surrounding figures previously linked in public reporting to Jeffrey Epstein — including Prince Andrew, Bill Gates, Hillary Clinton, and Bill […]
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Discover Your Inner Gold Mine: The Inspiring Story of Ted Williams, “The Man with the Golden Voice” Have you ever felt lost, broken, or stuck at rock bottom? If yes, then the story of Ted Williams, also known as “The Man with the Golden Voice,” will remind you that no matter how deep you fall, […]
Book Summary Born Dead, Die Alive is a thought-provoking and soulful manifesto that challenges readers to reimagine their existence in an age where technology is rapidly evolving—but humanity is struggling to keep up. Written by futurist Tariq Qureishy, the book urges readers to wake up, break free from unconscious living, and actively choose to be […]
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Book Summary Never Split the Difference is a masterclass on high-stakes negotiation by former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss. Drawing from real-life FBI experiences, Voss challenges traditional negotiation tactics, emphasizing the psychological and emotional aspects over logic and compromise. Buy here: https://amzn.to/3ExSKZq Rather than meeting in the middle (splitting the difference), Voss argues for tactical […]
1-10 1. Al-Fatiha (The Opening): A prayer for guidance, mercy, and blessings. o Lesson: Reliance on Allah and seeking His guidance. 2. Al-Baqarah (The Cow): Laws, faith, and stories of past prophets. o Lesson: Obedience and steadfastness in faith. 3. Aal-E-Imran (The Family of Imran): Highlights trust in Allah and steadfastness. o Lesson: Patience and […]
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The Power of Mindfulness: What Nature Can Teach Us Several years ago, I had the good fortune of visiting Africa and going on a safari. As a lifelong animal lover, this was truly a dream come true for me. Being able to see lions, giraffes, and elephants in their natural habitat was incredibly thrilling and […]
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Personal power is not something you find or get sometime in the future. Instead, it’s something that you already have and can start using right now. Don’t expect anyone else to treat you better than you treat yourself. Personal power may be something we’re born with, but that doesn’t mean we can’t develop it. Doing […]
Having transitioned from a corporate job to a spiritual healer, I often get asked how I knew what my life’s purpose was. This is how it happened: Seven years ago, I was an architect in New York City and in the span of a year, I went through a divorce, had surgery, and got run […]
