I took this trip to HERE and NOW with Rumi If I were to to begin from this very moment here now to tell you the tale of the happenings in my life that have brought me here now I would have to start with the day I heard the call- A loud and yet gentle call … [Read more...] about I took this trip to HERE and NOW with RUMI
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Today I Light a Candle
Today I light a candle. Today I light a candle in silence but with many tears. I hold my breath as I think of the sisters and brothers around the world. All our brothers and sisters, all who carry the same light in their hearts and all who have the same color blood. All Today … [Read more...] about Today I Light a Candle
The Power of Art and Poetry: Meeting Lanre Olagoke on my Path
There is a story I want to tell you... It was a chance meeting. We were walking in London along with my family when my husband noticed a painting in the window of a gallery, he casually said: “Oh what a nice painting" and walked on. I stopped and looked and told him and the … [Read more...] about The Power of Art and Poetry: Meeting Lanre Olagoke on my Path
UAE pays tribute to Nelson Mandela: My poem among 67 Inspiring Stories
When 2 years ago a dear friend told me about a tribute that was being organized for Nelson Mandela, I was so touched that there is indeed recognition of such an incredible man. A man who has spent his life giving voice to those that may not otherwise be heard. A man who even … [Read more...] about UAE pays tribute to Nelson Mandela: My poem among 67 Inspiring Stories
My trip to Palestine planting Olive Trees and visiting Holy Sights
For the Future Planting trees early in spring we make a place for birds to sing in time to come. How do we know? They are singing here now. There is no other guarantee that singing will ever be. Wendell Berry Thank you to all the people who made this trip possible. … [Read more...] about My trip to Palestine planting Olive Trees and visiting Holy Sights