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Beyond writing books and giving presentations, Azim loves to stay committed to his work as a writer. Every month he publishes a newsletter in which he follows his “Musings” and answers a Question of the Month. The topics range from his expertise in peacebuilding and forgiveness to seasonal topics such as New Year’s mission statements to the rebirth of spring, leadership near elections, gratitude in the fall and more. Here you can find the archive of his newsletters for your reading enjoyment.
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December is a time for reflecting on the passing year and meditating on the aspirations of the year to come. I love this time of the year as the world is decorated with vibrantly colorful lights and ornaments, joyous parties, and spirited gatherings with family and friends. The music is upbeat, positive, and cheerful, and the…
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A good friend of mine and fellow nonprofit Board Member, Peter Evans, organized my full-day presentation to the Seattle YPO Gold retreat in beautiful Sun Valley recently. To acknowledge the success of the presentation and the overall retreat, he gifted me the book titled, The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak. I eagerly packed it as my…
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As the whole world has witnessed a historical moment with Queen Elizabeth’s recent passing, the notion of “crown jewels” has made its way into my monthly musing. The Queen was a prized gem herself and as we reminisce on her unique legacy, the widely used term from the UK referring to the stately jewelry she…
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Having recently returned from the NACRJ (National Association of Community and Restorative Justice) conference held in Chicago, I am still feeling the high vibrations from that experience. The TKF team, which included Tasreen, Benita, and Tony, proudly presented on TKF’s Safe School Model. I was their surprise guest speaker! It was one of the most inspirational meetings…
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With a heavy heart, I write my monthly newsletter to you, having heard the news of more senseless killings and other devasting challenges in societies around the globe. I hope that this musing plants a seed in your mind and soul to rise above the debilitating emotions of anger, resentment, and despair and inspires you to…
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The seasons continue to change and many bright opportunities rest on the horizon of our lives now that some of the stress around the pandemic has lifted. I, for one, have been excited to return to in-person events and keynotes in 2022. However, we are now not only navigating a new world of health protocols but…
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Spring has sprung in Southern California, and although the season of renewal is in blossom for many of us, there are aspects of modern life that could easily bring heaviness to our hearts. As we grapple with the war in Ukraine and the societal pressures to address diversity, equity, and inclusion many organizations, individuals, and…
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As Easter approaches so does the time for reflection on resurrecting a new life and era. The central message of Christ’s tragic crucifixion and the aftermath in his words inspire us to move forward. “Father forgive them as they do not know what they are doing” continues to resonate loudly during this time of year…
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Last Sunday, March 6th, was Tariq’s birthday–he would have been 48 years old married with children. Tariq loved children and children loved him. January 21st, 2022 was the 28th anniversary of his tragic death—he died at the young age of 20. He always wanted to do something big, and in his tragic passing, he has…
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Transformation Story #1: Between Two Brothers The younger of two brothers attended my workshop, full of anger and resentment towards his older brother that had been caught stealing after he had hired him in his business. Learning the steps of forgiveness, I emphasized that “relationships are more important than money. Money can be re-earned, but a broken…
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