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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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March 18 On this day, I spoke to 110 inmates at the FCI Milan Life Connections Program in Michigan in a 4-hour session, which was delivered in three parts: The devastating impact of crime on victims The pathway to forever alter the offending behavior, and to redeem and forgive themselves by going out and working…
Read MoreA QUESTION FROM THE KIDS QUESTION What do kids most often ask at the Violence Impact Assemblies? ANSWER Often I get asked, “What happened to Jennifer – Tariq’s fiancée? The answer is tragic. Jennifer, unlike my family and I, was not able to forgive and was angry at me when I forgave Tony. She resorted…
Read MoreIn honor of my son Tariq’s birthday month, we delve into the concept of creating gift out of a tragedy. March 6 marked Tariq’s 41st birthday. As I look back over the last 20 years I am amazed at all that has manifested as a result of a choice I made to forgive his killer…
Read MoreA BIRTHDAY QUESTION OF THE MONTH QUESTION What are you doing for your birthday this year? ANSWER For my birthday I will be in New York, enjoying a nice dinner, taking the Circle Line Cruise around Manhattan and going to see the Lion King on Broadway – something I have been wanting to do…
Read MoreAs we approach Valentine’s Day, love is very much in the air as many of us are reflecting on our relationships … especially the significant one. We humans are defined by our relationships – with our significant others, our children, parents, colleagues and friends. If we strip away all of our relationships, what is left?…
Read MoreCONNECTING WITH A SON LOST 20 YEARS AGO QUESTION Have you ever had a dream or some other type of contact with Tariq in the 20 years?ANSWER Yes, I often dream about Tariq, and we regularly talk with each other. We are on the same frequency and wavelength. I think of Tariq several times a…
Read MoreAs we say farewell to 2014 and embark on a new chapter in 2015, many of us are engaged in introspection. Over the holidays I reviewed the accomplishments and failures of 2014 and planned out the goals for 2015. I always find this exercise takes a predominate space in my meditation, as it did this…
Read MoreSo Many Blessings – Impacting All on Our Path So much of 2014 was so memorable! It has been probably the busiest of any year to spread the advocacy messages of empathy, compassion, gratitude, forgiveness, nonviolence, peacemaking and love. It has been an exhausting year of a tremendous amount of travel – three trips to…
Read MoreWith Thanksgiving behind us, the Christmas buzz is very much in the air … and it is at these times – often hectic, sometimes confronting – that we must share the most harmony. This message is all about that harmony. Holidays can be very stressful especially if there is disharmony within the family structure. Some…
Read MoreQUESTION “What are your thoughts regarding the veterans of our nation on this day?” ANSWER I am very saddened that 22 veterans commit suicide every day. On this Veterans Day first and foremost let us pray for the souls of these men and women so that the good Lord rests their souls in eternal peace.…
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