Blog Posts

  • Chill Behind The Noise

    Chill Behind The Noise

    BY SHEREEN BAIRD (Blog Contributor) After a wonderful conversation with Shidrati, where she shared about her ongoing projects and ideas, I mentioned a poem I had written and recently shared with a group I was leading on the theme of listening. She felt it would fit beautifully with her current work and invited me to…

  • The Beach: A Liminal Space Connecting Us to Nature

    The Beach: A Liminal Space Connecting Us to Nature

    This series explores our connection to various places, focusing particularly on beaches as liminal spaces rich in biodiversity. The author reflects on personal memories of beaches, emphasizing how these transitional areas engage the senses and provoke deeper thoughts about reality, truth, and the cycle of life.

  • Ode to a tree

    Ode to a tree

    Recently, I was walking along my usual morning route and had a great shock. An old shady tree that I usually walk under, its branches dipping over the fence, had been brutally murdered and torn apart. I knew that they were rebuilding the house but didn’t expect them to desecrate the tree and the ground…

  • Readers’ Opinion on My Proposed Book: Would You Read It?

    Readers’ Opinion on My Proposed Book: Would You Read It?

    The author intends to write a book reflecting themes from their blog, focusing on fostering a skills-based connection with nature, challenging exploitative mindsets, and restoring balance. They seek readers’ feedback on their interest and title suggestions while inviting input on additional topics for inclusion in the book.

  • The Importance of Time: Lessons from Surah Al-Asr

    The Importance of Time: Lessons from Surah Al-Asr

    In this post, reflections on the Quran’s Surah Al-Asr emphasize the value of time, belief, and doing good for personal growth. The writer connects past thoughts to current global issues, advocating for patience and consistency in the pursuit of justice. Ultimately, time is a tool shaped by our actions and intentions.