“You don’t have any muscles in your body,” said the former Egyptian olympian as she gave me a massage. This was a huge blow for me, as I had grown up very fit and athletic. But the years of child-bearing and medical training had taken its toll on me. There I lay, weak and vulnerable […]
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Making your bed isn’t just about straightening the sheets; it’s a ritual that kickstarts an intentional, purposeful day. 5 ways that the simple act of making your bed each morning boosts your well-being: Do you make your bed daily?
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Whether it be images of war, people buried under the rubble of an earthquake, viral clips of police brutality, or stories told by our elders, traumatic experiences are all around us. Even when we don’t experience the trauma first-hand, we can be significantly impacted by it vicariously. Vicarious trauma, also known as secondary trauma or
In the intricate tapestry of human existence, the role of a caregiver holds immense significance. Caregiving, both a noble calling and a profound responsibility, encompasses the act of providing physical, emotional, and often spiritual support to those who need it most. Whether caring for an aging parent, a chronically ill family member, or a person
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After Moving to Texas from the East Coast, the decision to wear a hijab was personal and spiritual. Inwardly, I had been longing to wear the hijab as a symbol of my identity for many years, but the commitment to outwardly express my faith felt like a daunting challenge, especially as a newly single mom working in the corporate world.
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We often hear the phrase “your rizq is from Allah” shared as a means to assuage someone who has endured a financial challenge. But what does “rizq” really mean in Islam? Rizq, like many Arabic terms, can be hard to directly translate but refers to the concept of sustenance. It encompasses all the resources, blessings,
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Where to begin. We all want to cook healthy and eat healthy. There are more recipes than ever, and they are easy to access. Still, if you are in charge of feeding yourself or others, you can dread it. Do you go with a salad, a sandwich, or put in a little meal prep, or
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All Muslims know that there is reward in reading or reciting the Quran. Even for those who find it difficult to read in Arabic, the Prophet ﷺ encourages us with “Whoever recites one letter of the Quran will be rewarded for it, and the reward will be multiplied ten times.” And for those who recite
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I remember when my kids were little, and we would do the science project where you wrap the lentil in a damp paper towel and watch it sprout over time. It was really exciting to see the progress each day, even for me as an adult. We were always taught that plants need three essential
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I recently had the pleasure of meeting a friend for lunch. We are both ophthalmologists, moms, and busy community members involved in a variety of things. But we took the time out to sit together over a meal and connect. One of the things she shared with me is that she does daily gratitudes with
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