Cancer of Our Society

“I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent.” – Mahatma Gandhi “Islam teaches tolerance, not hatred; universal brotherhood, not enmity; peace, and not violence.” – Pervez Musharraf “Prejudice of any kind implies that you are identified with the thinking mind. ItContinue reading “Cancer of Our Society”

Minding Your Passion

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” – Maya Angelou “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars toContinue reading “Minding Your Passion”

Do We Want to Live in a Society Like Nazi Germany?

“If we desire a society of peace, then we cannot achieve such a society through violence. If we desire a society without discrimination, then we must not discriminate against anyone in the process of building this society. If we desire a society that is democratic, then democracy must become a means as well as anContinue reading “Do We Want to Live in a Society Like Nazi Germany?”

Why I Left Organized Religion

“Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.” – Lucius Annaeus Seneca “There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.” – Dalai Lama “True religion is real living;Continue reading “Why I Left Organized Religion”

What’s in a Word?

“The mind that opens up to a new idea never returns to its original size.” – Albert Einstein “We don’t have to agree on anything to be kind to one another.” – Janis Ian “If man understood that ‘what I create has nothing to do with what anybody else is creating’ then he wouldn’t beContinue reading “What’s in a Word?”