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Category: Faith and Spirituality

WE ARE NOT IN CONTROL

Posted on March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 by Tawsif Anam

Small things often help us understand big things. Let me explain. Yesterday, I had dinner outside. It was fish fry Friday. Before departing the restaurant, I ordered two pieces of fried cod to be put in a box for me to take home. In spite of having had a nice dinner at the restaurant, I…

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WRITING A LETTER TO 100-YEAR-OLD SELF

Posted on March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 by Tawsif Anam

Writing a letter to 100-year-old self is one of the most difficult tasks that one could embark on. For me, it is quite difficult because I am a man in my thirties. As much mature and wise I may consider myself to be, I perhaps do not have the maturity of a 100-year-old. Being old,…

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THE POWER OF VOICE

Posted on March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 by Tawsif Anam

Voice is powerful. But how do we define voice? Is voice the sound that is produced in our larynx–the sound that comes out of our mouth? Or is it an opinion that one expresses–whether in the form of sound or as words on paper? There are many ways of looking at the meaning of “voice.”…

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HOW THE SEASONS TRANSFORM US

Posted on December 18, 2022December 20, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

Heraclitus, the ancient philosopher, said that no man can step into the same river twice, because everything is in a state of flux. With each passing moment, things change, including the river. Each day, we are subject to transformation. Each season, we change. No two summers are the same. No two winters are the same….

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DEFEATING DISTRACTION

Posted on October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

The world, with all the elements in it, can distract us from our path. As we work our way towards our destination, diversions can push us in other directions. A person can defeat distractions if there is strong commitment to fulfill a purpose in life. When working on an important project, for work or school,…

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THE POWER OF LONELINESS

Posted on September 24, 2022September 24, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

I guess most people do not want to be lonely. But there are others who seek moments, days, weeks, or even longer periods of solitude. We all have different preferences. But can we truly be lonely? Our inclinations vary, depending on our personalities and experiences. The desire to be around people or to be lonely…

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FROM MY LIBRARY: A FEW BOOKS ON ASTROLOGY

Posted on August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

I started creating my own library when I was a young boy. From British literature to Bengali mystery books, from Tintin comic books to encyclopedias and books on history and geography, I enjoyed a wide variety of reading materials. I read the works of Satyajit Ray, Rabindranath Tagore, Charles Dickens, John Keats, Lord Tennyson, and…

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HOW CLIMATE ACTIVISTS ARE TRYING TO DESTROY RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

Posted on July 17, 2022July 17, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

Climate activists, to combat global warming, want to reduce the consumption of meat, including beef. The efforts to push people to give up meats goes against the religious freedom of Muslims. Many climate activists are pushing for people to give up real meat and start consuming “plant-based meats“, to fight global warming. “Plant-based meats” are…

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THE FREEDOM OF RELIGION HELPS GROW AMERICA’S DIVERSITY

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

The freedom of religion is included in the Bill of Rights, and people in America can practice any religion or not practice a religion. The freedom of religion is what helps America become more diverse. Conflicts, due to religious differences, occur in many parts of the world. In various places around the globe, there are…

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CALIFORNIA BANS CHANTING, SINGING IN PLACES OF WORSHIP

Posted on July 4, 2020January 23, 2022 by Tawsif Anam

California has once again made its way to newspaper headlines for another example of government overreach. This time, the state is banning singing and chanting in houses of worship, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Almost all religions have some form of singing or chanting involved in faith-based rituals or prayers. Chanting and singing are…

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Will Wisconsinites lose current legislative maps, constitutional rights, and freedom?
Wisconsinites are at a crossroads. The outcome of the spring election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court will determine whether the rule of law will prevail in the state, or not. …
WE ARE NOT IN CONTROL
Small things often help us understand big things. Let me explain. Yesterday, I had dinner outside. It was fish fry Friday. Before departing the restaurant, I ordered two pieces of …
SOCIAL MEDIA IMPRISONMENT
Some say humans are prisoners of time. Time is something we cannot control. But we can try to make the best use of time. It appears, however, that a lot …
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