Looking through the window, the Atlantic Ocean came into view. The rising sun was like orange paint on a blue canvas. Its depth and beauty were begging for my attention. It was spring there; the scent of daises and lavender was spirit-lifting. Pillow-shaped clouds gliding across the sky lazily. Battlement scars of the harsh winter it faced were visible as if telling us that they faded into memories. The sky turned from...Read More
مَنْ مِنّا لم يتعرّض للتّنمّر في مرحلةٍ من مراحل حياته الدراسيّة أو حتّى المهنيّة؟ مَنْ مِنّا لم يصادف يومًا طالبًا يتعرّض للتنمّر وآخَر يستهويه حبّ التّنمّر؟ مَنْ مِنّا لم يخبره ابنه أو ابنته عن تلك الكلمات الّتي سَمِعَها والتي جعلتْهُ يُعيد التفكير في نِعَمٍ وَهبَها له الرّحمن؟ فمهما كنتَ على درجةٍ من الجمال أو النّجاح أو التّقوى، لا بدّ أن تتعرّض للتّنمّر بمحاولةٍ بائسة لإسكاتِ جمالك أو للاستخفاف بنجاحك أو...Read More
On Wednesday morning, March 18, 2020, my coworker and I rushed out of bed excitedly to enjoy our long-awaited day. We had breakfast, sipped our coffee, and enjoyed a warm talk about today’s schedule. We were extremely thrilled to meet our joyful children again even though on a ZOOM screen, as our life has turned into a loop of continuous virtual meetings. Let me stop you for a little bit...Read More
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be...Read More
