Tag: personal reflection
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Between Fire and Silence: How Faith Evolves~
These two images were taken in China, in a Buddhist temple. I remember, during my time living there, asking a Buddhist friend when he typically went to the temple. His answer stayed with me ever since. He said, “I go when I want something, and when I am sick.” That struck me as fascinating, so…
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The Magic of the Lebanese Village~
I am Lebanese, but I left Lebanon in 1987. Since then, my relationship with my birthplace has become unusual—both distant and deeply rooted. Whenever I do visit, it’s not the cities that capture my heart, but the little villages. Besides the sea, which I love, it’s always these villages that hold me. They retain a…
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Choices, Destiny, and the Signs We Follow~
Today, during a trip to Mons to visit the newly built Calatrava train station in Belgium, I found myself drawn not just to the architecture but to a moment—a fleeting alignment of lines, light, and thought. As we wandered through the station taking photos, I came across this scene: arrows painted on the floor, directing…
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The Jungle of Humanity
I find my soul in the jungle of humanity. When I look back at my life, most of it has been inside cities, and that has always been a choice. I grew up in a small village, surrounded by nature, yet I never felt that deep connection to the human family as I do in…
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Inside the Flow of Time
The passage reflects on our relationship with time, transitioning from viewing it as a companion to recognizing its fleeting nature. As we grow, we crave more time, often measuring it against our achievements. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of living in the present and appreciating existence rather than longing for the past.