When Norwegian blogger Sharon Rolland decided to observe Ramadan, a couple of weeks ago, she never quite imagined how profound her experience
Ran’raa: Spreading Light
In a city where a large segment of children cannot even afford to dream of attending school, an organization named ‘Ran’aa’ is slowly growing roots and bringing hope.
Priority You! – The Remarkable Story of Tracie Stricherz
Last May, I found out about a woman named Tracie Stricherz on social media. Her cousin, who happens to be a friend of mine, had posted about how this young woman’s life had changed
Sight Beyond Sight: A conversation with the Resilient Zarina Hasan
I learned about Zarina Hasan through one of my friends. I saw a picture of the young woman poring over a life-size painting that featured a colorful bouquet of flowers. The picture drew my attention
Zeba Masood – A Trailblazer in the fight against Animal Abuse
A few weeks ago, I learned about a formidable woman named Zeba Masood who has been tirelessly fighting for the rights of stray animals in Peshawar, Pakistan. In a country
The Stories Within Us…
If every one of us has a past, then there have to be stories within all of us. So why not pause our speedy routines once in a while and actually speak to one another?
Functional Patterns: A New Wave of Movement Science – Part III
Continued from Part II “Actually, it’s the opposite. Only 20-30% of your eating effort accounts for weight loss while 70% of health is more about the environment and how your body deals with it. Once you learn how to improve your core strength and are able to stabilize your spine
Functional Patterns: A New Wave of Movement Science – Part II
Continued from Part I I observed Schuver as he walked around the park barefoot without so much as a care in the world. Just like Frida Paris’s coordinated and controlled movements, he confidently struck a medicine ball against the ground several times.
Functional Patterns: A New Wave of Movement Science – Part I
I worked out with Luke Schuver – a personal trainer based in Waterloo, Iowa – for well over two years until my injuries forced me to take time off. In him I found a dedicated and caring professional who was
The Power of Forgiveness
In November 2017, I read about a Muslim gentleman by the name of Dr. Abdul-Munim Sombat Jitmoud who moved an entire courtroom to tears by pardoning his son’s murderer. In doing so, he elevated the meaning of forgiveness to a whole new level.