Studio Diaries

It's 2026 !Despite it all, we somehow made it. As I watched my heart this week, a pattern kept popping up. It definitely intrigued me.

This short life is not easy to live because the ease is coming in eternity. I pray I don't miss the link up.

It has been a packed few months. Life sped up and bumped me back to living on the fast track. Here is my first step to slow back down.

I went back to my old journals and saw why my soul was so scarred and now I am sitting in a kinder more loving spirit

I've been exploring the impacts of shame on myself and my community. It revealed to me some really sad truths but it is only in recognizing the problem that we can begin to fix it.

So 2025 is here. I have been kinda too shy to post for the end of 2024. Here is a rant to make sure I get it in before the deadline. I loved growing this year.

I noticed that whenever I’m close to the finish line, I have this innate feeling to stop myself, even when the task isn’t overwhelming. It’s as if progressing to the end becomes something I don’t want.

SYRIA IS FREEE!! No matter how impossible victory might look, Allah has guaranteed the victory of those who are on the right Path. May Allah keep us steadfast!

I have always prided myself on being at peace in chaos. I am also uncovering that being at peace in peace is a surprising challenge. There is an incessant need to go back to the chaos.

"To Allah ˹alone˺ belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. And Allah is sufficient as a Trustee of Affairs." Quran 4:132

An audio journal from my visit to the talented Mohamed Hersi’s exhibition, Tides of Tribulations . Art is my favorite language. Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/originalroyalrefugee/

When you feel fear, anxiety, and uncertainty, it is an avenue to Allah's Love. "It is out of Allah’s mercy that you ˹O Prophet˺ have been lenient with them. Had you been cruel or hard-hearted, they would have certainly abandoned you. So pardon them, ask Allah’s forgiveness for them, and consult with them in ˹conducting˺ matters. Once you make a decision, put your trust in Allah. Surely Allah loves...

I had the pleasure of interviewing Fran the French Teacher, and he graciously shared a glimpse into his world. With openness and warmth, he talks about his passion for teaching, the beauty of language, and what keeps him inspired.

Diligence felt exhausting to me until I changed my perspective

As the sun rose over the riverbank, I lounged next to one of my favorite souls, watching birds migrate across the sky. Then she turned to me with a smile and said, “Muna, you are a movie friend.” Her words lingered; it wasn't the first time she had said it. I couldn’t help but ask, “What do you mean by ‘movie friend’?” Cover Photo - Kaamil A. Haider Produced by - Muna Scekomar

Through a random workshop, I gained access to a new magical world called printmaking. This is us going through the gallery itself. A collection of submissions from all over the world. this is definitely not the first time I will be talking about this. I am mind-blown. Check it out at Highpoint Center for printmaking on Lake St.

Ran into some fishers and had to stop. One day, I will get my license and be a part of this lifestyle. Tiger taught me to fish.

I realized I broke my own heart by constantly breaking promises to myself. Forgiving myself is a must to move on. Holding on to Laa Hawla wa laa qwwata illa billaah.

my brain throws a million thoughts at me the minute I wake up. Just making sure the bad ones get sorted out before they plant their seeds in my day.

I promise you the joy at the end of this journey is not a lie. It is not a figment of your imagination. It is very much real. and you have every chance to get there. Host: Muna Scekomar Produced by Muna Scekomar Cover Photo: Kaamil Haider

Why does it feel cringe when people believe in us? Studio conversations with a fellow artist prepping for my first exhibition. Enjoy! Host: Muna Scekomar Produced by Muna Scekomar Cover Photo: Kaamil Haider

Feeling a little air fill my lunges. Every step forward won't be suffocating forever. You will feel better. That's just the law of Allah. No one who runs towards Allah is ever disappointed. Host: Muna Scekomar Produced by Muna Scekomar Cover Photo: Kaamil Haider

I've been observing myself and my behaviors with a telescope these days. Most days, it feels like I am making no progress, other days it's easier to see the bigger picture. The itch to take everything I said in this episode and craft it into separate stories is killing me. I really didn't want to post this episode but in honor of the mission of the podcast, I must push through. Enjoy! Host: Muna S...

To do List: Build a filteration system Maintain a Quran system Don't live in a colonial Project Lifetime Task: Don't live with a brick for a heart Host: Muna Scekomar Produced by Muna Scekomar Cover Photo: Kaamil Haider

A tough week derailed my plans but Allah is the best of planners. Welcome to a rollercoaster of my thoughts on a sick day. A little reflection and a lil Quran Host: Muna Scekomar Produced by Muna Scekomar Cover Photo: Kaamil Haider