Whooping cranes don’t really whoop it up all night. Yaks are not really all that talkative. And bald eagles have feathers all over their heads. People are also tagged with nicknames, reputations and images that might not fit who they really are. Maybe this has happened to you. Don’t judge a book by its cover […]

Question: Name three things that are blue. Answer: 1. the sky2. the ocean3. a pessimist Pessimists see the sad, lonely, hopeless side of life. They can’t help but feel blue. Expect good things. The sky is blue. The ocean is blue. You don’t have to be.

The word ‘enthusiasm’ is derived from a Greek work that means God-like. Do you remember a time when you really felt enthusiastic towards something? During those times, you would have probably had an extra sense of certainty, dedication, commitment, creativity, perseverance and, most importantly, an abundance of energy. You would have felt inspired and felt […]

Karbala Ashura – the eid of sorrows and lamentations, is the anniversary of the Martyrdom of Karbala, where the Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) grand-son, Hussein (AS), was martyred along with 71 others.The martyrs of Karbala were without water for 3 days when they were martyred.Despite this, and the turmoil as their fellow Muslims and family members […]