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- December 16, 2023

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Birthday – A Celebration and A Challenge

- June 16, 2023

Birthday – A Celebration and A Challenge (June 16, 2023) God is love. God is the source of life. Life is a gift from God. Human life is a by-product of the love between two individuals chosen by God to be His instruments in creation. Our parents are God’s procreators in bringing human life into the world. The day that our mother gave birth to us is our birthday. And we commemorate that special day as a celebration to thank God and our parents for the gift of life. More than a thanksgiving celebration for another year of life, birthday has a two-fold meaning that proposes challenges to the individual person. One, birthday is a reminder that God has given us another year of life because of a life well lived. · For children - for living a life of innocence and fun that brings joy to the family especially. For continuing to be a constant reminder to adults that purity of heart is an essential foundation to life. · ...

Coffee Musings Under the Maple Tree (Part 32) - Reflections of Dharmazeus

- July 17, 2024

Coffee Musings Under the Maple Tree (Part 32) Reflections of Dharmazeus Sometimes it only takes a cup of good freshly brewed coffee to remove toxic thoughts bothering your mind and heart, especially when you share that coffee moment with your special someone, a special friend. I am not saying goodbye because I value you so much that I really do not want to see you go. But because I love you so dearly that I want you to be happy even if that would mean that we need to part. Thank you for everything. I wish you happiness and joy. The day seems to be very promising. With a freshly brewed coffee, my day will only welcome all positivity and anything that will make me smile. Hopefully, I bring good vibes and smiles to others as well. What a beautiful day. Awesome actually. Having conversations with special people surely made the day productive, heart-warming. More so, having chatted with one’s significant friend. Great indeed to have lovi...

METANOIA

- July 31, 2023

METANOIA (July 31, 2023) Metanioa comes from the Greek word μετάνοια “afterthought, repentance” ( https://www.etymonline.com>word ). In Christian theology, it is means “a transformative change of heart; especially a spiritual conversion”. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metanoia_(theology) In Judaism, Philo Judaeus, a Hellenistic Jewish Philosopher (c. 25 BC – c. 50 AD) depicted metanoia as "in heaven, a beautiful and especially good daughter of the Most High." There, "she entreats God Most High hourly" on behalf of people. Philo - Wikipedia In Islam, there is no exact reference to metanoia but the concept of a change of heart is known as “purification of the soul” (tazkiyyat an-nafs). In Surah Ash-Shams 91:9-10, Allah said: قَدْ أَفْلَحَ مَن زَكَّاهَا وَقَدْ خَابَ مَن دَسَّاهَا He has succeeded who purifies the soul, and he has failed who corrupts the soul. Purification of the heart and soul in Islam (abuaminaelias.com) All three great religions ...