Uncomfortable Truths

A fresh new semester is ahead of us, and you're here because you want to take action. I outline three essential values (mindset, goals, attitude) for any student seeking a productive year. Sitting down and taking the time to figure out the details of these values, you will be able to think more clearly and navigate your way through the semester with ease and confidence. NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY! P...

The Hippiearab Podcast --- S1 E12 The age-old question, despite what you may think. What does it mean for men and women to be 'friends'? Why is it considered a weird and uncommon phenomenon? I take a look at some of your responses that were sent over on Instagram, as well as a an academic study and Islamic perspective. NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY! PODCAST PLATFORMS: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/...

Everyone is talking about Barbie, arguably the movie of the year- also known as a heavy feminist propaganda piece. The movie tries to tackle many issues within various interconnected plots. What did this movie do right and why is everyone talking about it? Side note: Drink water every time I say 'interesting'. You'll be extremely hydrated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

"but I don't feel like it"- we've all been there. Showing up is hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would show up and be freaking fantastic at life. But guess what, showing up is what differentiates the good from the great. It's in those days, weeks, or even months where showing up is not only important, it's necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every single human being has a belief, some hold a belief so strong they're willing to die for it. It is what shapes our identity and the way we interact with the world. But what happens when your belief conflicts with the mainstream belief? Worse yet, what happens if you don't have one to begin with? In a world where the left and right are constantly clashing, what is the one thing we can all agr...

Since the creation of man, the gym has always been associated with physical health. Not many talk about the mental side of the struggle. Putting on your gym clothes, driving to the gym, preparing for your lifts and just showing up- all for yourself. The beauty of the gym is the betterment of oneself, not necessarily in the way one looks, but in the way one feels, adapts, and grows in their sense o...

Music sometimes feels like an intrinsic part of our lives, living life without it would be missing out on a lot. Who says? We are fed this idea that music brings us feel-good emotions and sensations that nothing else can achieve. Having given up music for 6 months, I talk about the struggle of leaving music, but also the undeniable sweetness that comes along with that-sweetness that not everyone c...

"This dunya is a prison for the believer" and yet we treat this life like it's all we have. We focus on enjoying ourselves and our time on this earth, even though life on earth is not only a test, but it's not even our real home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world where being glued to the screen is the norm, learn to be bored. We crave supernormal stimuli and the highs they bring, but we often forget that true peace and stillness lie within the time we spend in silence with ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking about death can be uncomfortable and weird. But what if we think about death from a different standpoint? Death isn't just about us, it includes the people around us, especially those whom we value most. It is when we understand the concept of death that we begin to realize and appreciate the gift of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Goals are an essential part of life to keep us moving forward and growing. But what happens when the thing you want most doesn't succeed? I delve deep into the idea of 'life acceptance' and the understanding that not everything is meant for you. Some things are meant to let go, no matter how much we attach ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is spiritual health and practice and why is it important? We often talk about mental and physical health being crucial, but spiritual health is more integral if not more to our everyday lives. It helps us remember our 'why' and 'where' that we are headed to with everything we do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

what is pleasure and what is peace? Those things are often confused to be the same. I talk about how giving up pleasures can actually be a source of peace. I also share some personal anecdotes on how I left some things behind that hindered my sense of peace, music being one of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices