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"Be like a tree and let the dead leaves drop"

Perhaps this is what emphasises mindfulness. To be present with one’s being. For what would life be if it were spent without any presence?

Jul 16 •

The tale they tell

Observations of Lisbon. A state of mind. There is laughter in the distance, amongst the sound of ceramic clinking in wooden boxes. Emanating from the…

Jul 12 •

"The Soul of Portugal: A Fisherman’s Life, Octopus Traps, and the Decline of a Seafaring Tradition"

Fishing, the bloodline of the Portuguese. “My son wants to do the same, he sees freedom in it, he cannot stand working in an office or for someone else…

Jun 7 •

When I was you.

“Drink wine. This is life eternal. This is all that youth will give you. It is the season for wine, roses and drunken friends. Be happy for this moment…

May 26 •

"Both light and Shadow are the dance of love" - Rumi | The smoke bellowing from the Censer undoubtedly adds to the atmosphere. In the inner courtyard…

May 18 •

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Pakistan: The North

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"The Soul of Portugal: A Fisherman’s Life, Octopus Traps, and the Decline of a Seafaring Tradition"

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Peshawar, The city of Men.

Feb 1, 2024 • Sajad Ahmad

If colours could talk

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