Ocean without Shores

Greek mythology and its gods have always fascinated me. Many of my previous posts are, in actuality, derived from my conclusions of mythical Greek pieces- which I refer to as the seeker's well. Greek tragedy talks about human beings today. It is as relevant as it ever was. There's a lot to discuss when it comes to this literature, but today's post is dedicated to ecstasy and self-worth, which- by every means- takes us to the humanized notion of euphoria: Dionysus, the god of ecstasy.  Reading Friedrich Nietzsche drove me through many phases of existence, spiritually. People familiar with this name must know the starting of Nietzsche's historical spiritual journey; it was the interest in Greek tragedy- especially the god of ecstasy- that took him away from his orthodox Christian roots and landed him in the seeker's vessel. In his book, Twilight of the idols, Nietzsche wrote: "Herewith I again stand on the  soil out of which my intention,  my ability grows- I, th...

''I'll not put you in the heart, or you'll be wounded. I'll not keep you in the eye, or you'll be lowly. I'll give you a place in the spirit, not the eye or the heart, so you'll be my companion till the last breath.'' How do you see God? Which attribute of His do you most refer to Him with? Is He the 'severe' God, planning punishments and igniting the fire of hell, or is He the 'gentle' One, ready to forgive every mistake of His creation? So what's your answer, severe or gentle? Remember the answer as you'll need it later, after reading today's post. By getting to know a bit of philosophy and religion, I can confidently conclude that the gist of the teachings of every prophet, saint, and a godly person is to 'Acquire a mirror'. But what exactly is this mirror?  Visualize a simple mirror every household has, a mirror that has no inclinations, that shows the same image in front of it, that reflects 'you'....

When Narcissus died, the pure water lake turned salty. The forest asked the lake: "what has made you turn bitter?"  The lake sobbed: ''Separation from my marrow had made me shed tears, the water will forever remain unsweetened."   Greetings to readers around the world. As the coronavirus rages, social distancing is an important way to slow down the spread of this pandemic. But I do understand that social distancing, for many, could mean feeling isolated and lonely in times of stress and uncertainty. Life without each other is hard, loneliness can kill the bravest among us all. We are social beings and not meant to be alone. We are Narcissus, we are the lake. We need each other. We need others to reflect us to ourselves just as the lake reflected Narcissus's beauty. Imagine if Adam would have proceeded to the earth alone, would he have been able to originate the human race? The strangers who walk past, the passengers who sit beside us, the vendors who give us ...

‘Indeed my Lord is near and responsive  -Holy Quran  Salaam Everyone. I am back with a new post, let’s continue our search for the truth. Before I start, give your mind some work, have you ever thought about where is God? While laying in your bed, late at night, gazing at the ceiling, have you asked yourself,” Is He or not?” Well today, let’s find an answer to this question. Let’s find out: Is He or not?  Life is fast and unpredictable. One moment we’re happy and the other, everything has changed. But in between all this, we forget to look around us. We start questioning His presence without considering His absence. I read in ‘Aleph by Paulo Coelho’ that ‘if you don’t pray, God may be near, but you won’t feel His presence.’ That’s what happens to us. We’re too busy to pray, and hence, we’re lost. By praying, I do not mean kneeling all the time in a mosque or to sit in a church all day. By praying, I refer to the observations, the silence, and those awakened eyes. This is ...

This world is beautiful. Isn't it? Look at those colourful flowers full of life and that lovely blue sky. Those free birds, flying high and the pleasure they hum. Have you ever felt it? The obese, kind hearted person. The gaunt, positive thinker. The dwarfish, selfless human. The towering, intellectual soul. How beautiful all of them are. What amazing qualities do they have. They are different and not so gorgeous yet all of them are beautiful. There qualities are what make them captivating. She is pretty with that plump nose. He is handsome without those abs. She doesn't need long hair to look good. He looks totally perfect without that sharp jawline. Sometimes it's better to stop judging a book by its cover. Sometimes it's better to stop criticising others based on there looks. Everyone is beautiful in their own way. This is all God's creation and indeed God's reflection too. When you start observing things, you find beauty in each and when everything seem...