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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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It has been said that health is more important than wealth. I agree that without optimal health it is hard to enjoy wealth or life as a general rule. In 2004 I was rear-ended by a car on Torrey Pines Road, and it exasperated my already compromised back. Prior to 2004 I was managing my…
Read MoreEach year, the Hansen Summer Institute puts on an event at San Diego State University with 25 young adults chosen from a total of 1100 candidates to participate in peacemaking skill-building. This year, on July 15, I was able to bring the principles of forgiveness and peace and freedom. It was very well received, as…
Read MoreAt the “Hands of Peace” event on July 14 at the Pacific Ridge School, I was present for these honored high school student guests: 25 Israelis 25 Palestinians 25 American Here, we all learned of the principles on how to be a nonviolent leader. The response was phenomenal. Every one of them came up to…
Read MoreOn June 27 in Charlotte, North Carolina, it was my honor to be among parents, teachers, children, PTA Board and staff and other US and global affiliates. Over 1200 people attended the National PTA convention, where I had the joy of delivering the opening plenary. I spoke on the idea of teaching principles of nonviolence…
Read MoreQUESTION Do you have bad days where you are upset? If so, what do you do? ANSWER I have fewer bad days than I used to, but yes occasionally there are those days that are upsetting. These times I have learned to keep my heart open and not ask the question “why me” but…
Read MoreIn life there are many challenges! Having done the forgiveness work in schools, prisons and with the public for the last 20 years I have learned the importance of having an open heart. Many incidents in our lives can be devastating. Because of this, as we navigate our life’s challenges it is important to keep…
Read MoreI remember writing in my journal soon after I lost my son Tariq to a senseless shooting: “There is nothing quite so painful as a broken heart, but a broken heart is an open heart – if one can learn to live with an open heart, gentle transformations begin to happen.” When I gave a…
Read MoreThe 5th National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice took place Tuesday, June 2 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I participated on a panel discussion among victims of crime from several different faith backgrounds who came to restorative justice through their victimization and faith. There was an audience of about 550 people, and the panel was…
Read MoreQUESTION Recently a 14-year-old youth was given a sentence of community service for the arson that cost people their homes. Her lawyers said it would be part of her rehabilitation; home owners wanted her to go to jail. What do you think is a fair punishment? ANSWER It should be both. I don’t believe…
Read MorePreamble by Azim Khamisa A recent Los Angeles Times article (LINK HERE) reported that over the past 10 years approximately $10 billion was spent by the Missile Defense Agency in technology that has proven unsuccessful. That is a huge amount of money to waste when there are such other needs unmet in our social services.…
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