Category Archives: Life in General

Why there are so many ‘athiests/skeptics’ these days…

Posted on April 3, 2011 by 50% Syrian

When a self-assigned so-called man of religion like Mr. Qardawi appears on TV and pollutes the waves with his non-sense, it is only natural for people to run away from religion, because what they hear, see and read by the … Continue reading →

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الجهاد المخادع

Posted on April 3, 2011 by 50% Syrian

قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: ((يوقفون – يعني الملائكة – بين يدي الله ويشهدون – يعني للعبد بالعمل الصالح المخلَصِ لله – فيقول لهم: أنتم الحفظة على عمل عبدي وأنا الرقيب على ما في قلبه إنه لم يردني … Continue reading →

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The problem with Facebook, social media, and this generation

Posted on March 28, 2011 by 50% Syrian

I have been following up with the “load of crap” on Facebook, especially that concerning Syria. I got offended – as a person – by both the lack of intellect, depth, or hindsight by both sides of the equation. Although … Continue reading →

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Do you believe in your intuition? then follow your heart!

Posted on March 21, 2011 by 50% Syrian

I had one of the most intense experiences in my life this past week. I thank God I went out of it in one piece. I was basically paying a lot of effort to go against my heart. The further … Continue reading →

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How different are liberals really from religious fundamentalists?

Posted on March 4, 2011 by 50% Syrian

By the looks of it, liberals stand on one end of the spectrum, while religious fundamentalists are on the other. But I believe both are fundamentalists in their own ways. Both are control freaks, and both exercise discrimination and oppressive … Continue reading →

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I {heart} Howl’s Moving Castle

Posted on February 17, 2011 by 50% Syrian

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, Howl’s Moving Castle is a must-watch Japanese animation. Loaded with a lot of meaning and a beautiful imagination, this 2004 film features Billy Crystal’s funny voice in one of the characters. The script is so witty; … Continue reading →

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A leader is someone who has a built-in Judgement Day

Posted on February 15, 2011 by 50% Syrian

We travel through life as a consciousness. This consciousness or awareness starts primitive. It looks after its own interest: Give me milk, give me food, give me cuddling. Then it grows, it looks after self-image: tell me I’m beautiful, tell … Continue reading →

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Syrians flipped over their robes to ask for Rain

Posted on December 13, 2010 by 50% Syrian

For most young Damascenes (20s, early 30s), this is the very first time in their life that they see it snow in Damascus. A report I just read says it’s been 25 years since it last snowed in this beautiful … Continue reading →

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Say NO to Visual Discrimination: You are beautiful

Posted on November 3, 2010 by 50% Syrian

Don’t be a prisoner to narrow cultural definitions. That’s what I learned from extensive traveling. In one culture you might be the coolest looking young lady, when in another you might simply don’t fit into their definition of what is … Continue reading →

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Slowly going Bear: Changing into a Winter lifestyle

Posted on October 13, 2010 by 50% Syrian

We’re not there yet, but for many people Winter has arrived. The type of drinks/dishes one starts making is evidence enough one has already changed gears into the Winter mode. More Cinnamon, a dash of Ginger, more oven, less brightness, … Continue reading →

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Perspectives on “Love” from an inner point of view

Posted on October 9, 2010 by 50% Syrian

When you love someone you believe them, blindly. “Love is blind,” many would describe a lover who does not see the faults of his/her lover. Love is the function of the heart. There are two hearts, the muscle that pumps … Continue reading →

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