A land called paradise =]

I was reading my recent posts and noticed how they are all very serious. Then I thought to myself "why so serious lately!?!?" Thus I decided to do something a bit more fun today :)

This video reminded me of postsecret and also the video for "Dirty Little Secret" muslim style!

Some of the messages are pretty cute while others are serious and sad, but overall watching it is pretty enjoyable. It made me realize that other muslims are also different and not all extremely "pious" and striving to be infallible. It gave me a good feeling in the heart.

For you, it'll open you mind further by showing you that Muslims aren't just women in black outfits or men with beards who never smile.

Hope you enjoy it and tell me what you think please =] (including which message you liked most) 

A Land Called Paradise - Kareem Salama - American Muslim - Click here for more blooper videos

Truly representing this blog

It's so many miles away from me.
I could completely forget about it and have a comfortable life here.
But I can't.
I find myself experiencing severe nostalgia.
I watch videos of the events that are currently occurring and the aura that has taken hold right now and I get emotional.
I wish I could be there right now.
Then I wonder if I just thirst for that drama and feel of election time or if I truly care about that country. That's why I'm stuck west of iran, east of california. I can't decide and I know I never will be able to. I will live in a state of suspension never setting foot on solid ground.
But I'm sure I care. The history, the people, the hospitality, the tumultous state of affairs; they don't just entice me, but make me feel responsible. Is it the blood that is in my veins or the memories? I do not know but don't care. It doesn't matter. What matters is that I know I care and want to make a change in the country of my birth. Maybe not for a while but I will eventually.

It's not just coincidence

I'm gonna go a little religious and spiritual on you with this one; don't say I didn't warn you. ;)

In our lives we meet millions and millions of people. Billions of events happen to us and we make just as many decisions regarding those events. Is it all just coincidence? It could be, but I don't think it is. I think that every person that comes into one's life and every thing that happens to a person is meant to happen; there is a purpose for it. The person or event is intentionally placed within my path by God, Supreme Being, The External Force, whatever you want to call him, her or it, in order to provide me with the opportunity to make a difference, to contribute a verse. I have always had this shaky belief at the back of my mind but my recent experiences and discoveries have solidified it.

So I am ready for this. I have been inspired. I have learned. I have prepared as much as I can. I want to made a change beginning with being more conscious of myself. "Everyone thinks about changing the world but noone thinks about changing himself." I want to listen. I want to be there for those placed in my path and I want to make a mark upon their hearts, however small or insignificant it may be. I advocate being involved in world affairs and being aware of things. Here's my chance. I'm taking it willingly and I'll do everything in my power to make it worthwhile. 

Finally, a quote from the "Spirit" books of quotes Sara gave me:

"We do not believe if we do not live and work according to our belief" -Heidi Wills