These are my articles written over time. Please feel free to ask questions about any post.
July 1, 2026 Written on the back porch, Crestview, under a sky the color of old iron My dear Emil, I have not crossed a border in forty years, yet tonight I feel the Jhelum in my bones. You sent no photograph, only a ledger page—three murals, one river, 312 names. I held it to […]
The Mountain, the River, and the Wound (Grandfather) Read More »
Leadership
The snow had stopped, leaving the city rinsed in a pale blue hush. Inside the shelter, the air was thick with warmth and breath — a different silence now, not of absence, but of attention. The quiet box sat heavy on its table, its slit sealed with paper. Slips bulged like veins. Mina traced a
The Murmuring Walls Read More »
War
Morning came pale and brittle, the kind of light that seemed afraid to touch the walls. The generator had stopped in the night; its silence left the air feeling too honest.Emil woke to the faint hum of a kettle and the soft clatter of brushes. Aisha was already at the wall, eyes tracing yesterday’s strokes.
The Language of Ashes Read More »
War
Kavi observed that humanity’s greatest triumphs and tragedies stemmed from the interplay of reason and emotion—the twin forces shaping free will. He taught that true mastery lies not in suppressing emotion or idolizing reason, but in harmonizing both, transforming weaknesses into wisdom and strengths into stewardship. By wielding free will as a sacred compass, individuals could
Kavi understood that emotions like anger, pride, or fear often cloud judgment, leading to impulsive decisions with destructive consequences. Yet he recognized a profound truth: true mastery lies not in suppressing emotions, but in refusing to let them override reason. Those who succeed in life, he observed, are not emotionless—they simply ensure rationality remains their
Kavi and the Pattern of Rationality-Emotion Equilibrium Read More »
Human Nature
The true secret to a person’s success lies in their ability to keep their mind clear, even when their heart is ablaze with emotion. Like a captain steering a ship through a violent storm, they do not let the waves of feelings cloud their judgment. Just as the moon holds its steady course despite the
Steering Through the Storm: The Balance Between Emotion and Rationality Read More »
Wisdom
Humans are distinguished from animals by their unique potentials, ethical awareness, and moral compass, which subject them to a realm of tests and trials absent in the animal kingdom. These privileges are integral to the essence of such challenges, as without them, the very concept of testing loses its significance. While animals are spared from
Navigating Life’s Examinations: Balancing Morality and Desire Read More »
Life Challenges, Life Purpose
In a quaint village nestled among rolling hills, there lived a young dreamer named Ethan. From an early age, Ethan harbored grand desires within him, much like the towering mountains that surrounded his home. These desires whispered to him of adventures yet to be had, of conquests waiting to be achieved. As Ethan grew, so
The Dreamer’s Odyssey: Navigating Desire, Emotion, and Reason Read More »
SelfIs my vision clouded by personal attachments, biases, and prejudices? Could my upbringing, experiences of bullying, or political views be influencing my perspective? The human mind is like an onion, with layers of conditioning gradually covering it up. To uncover the truth, we must be aware of the ways in which our personal attachments and
Reflection of Truth Read More »
Critical Thinking, Self, Truth