Having grown up in Kenya, being educated in England and having lived in the United States for the last 40 years, I have had a difficult time understanding the obsession with race. I have friends of all colors and do not judge people by the color of their skin. I always look at the souls…

Time to Review Money, Taxes And Other Forms of Giving     The date April 15 marks the day in the United States when we pay our taxes. Many people are not too happy about sending so much money to the US Government, which continues to be untrusted by the majority of the American people.…

Here we are in March, the month that carries the advent of Spring and the Muslim New Year (March 21). On a personal level, March also holds much significance because, had he lived, my son would have turned 40 on March 6. Most likely he would have been a father of his own children as…

Recently I had the honor to work with two very brave souls in supporting their path of deep forgiveness. This is a true story. For the sake of mending their relationship, an exceptional couple Ed and Dawn Paul took part in an intensive 12-hour forgiveness workshop over two days. They openly share their vulnerable journey…

I am not one to have many New Year’s Resolutions. However, I do believe in a commitment to stay healthy, productive, in a spirit of personal growth and service to community. Why is it that so many of us make resolutions at this time but are not able to manifest those changes in our lives?…

As we approach the end of the year, memories are rekindled. As it has been my practice to look back and see what was accomplished, there is much to share of what happened in 2013 and what milestone were achieved. A time for introspection.In particular my fourth book – “From Fulfillment to Peace“ – which…

Gratitude – Forgiveness – Peace – Every Single Day … As we approach Thanksgiving next week, we are reminded the holiday is about giving thanks, expressing gratitude. In the spirit of giving thanks, I always finish my morning meditations with a deep sense of gratitude for all the blessings I have in my life. I…

“The wound is the place where the light enters you.” ~ Rumi After 10 months and 10 days on medication for shingles, I was so happy to be able to get off of them. And I tell this story in order to boost any reader out there going through any sort of physical pain.I have…

The United Nations Speech   The Need for Peaceful Resolution  Along your journey, you may find what I have found. The drive for peace starts with the individual, desiring for relief from pain and other aspects of life that can create discord, even suffering. As you move along this path, you find that the rippling…

The Failure of Justice  The Need for Restoration Speaking on his own accord and not for the organizations with which he’s affiliated, author and keynote Azim Khamisa speaks on the topics of restorative justice and forgiveness. With every crime, there exists an opportunity to better society. Unfortunately, within the Trayvon Martin / George Zimmerman case,…