Lifestyle
Got A Belly? Perhaps It’s Stress Not Pizza
byAccording to our statistics, if you are reading this you are probably over 30. In which case you may be looking down at your…
8 Supplements That Boost Beauty And Are 100% Effective
byBeauty starts in the gut.. A phrase that we at CIIN keep repeating and genuinely believe in. You are what you eat, literally speaking,…
Vegan Vs. Genuine Leather || When Will We Draw The Line!
byUsing leather is considered just as bad as using fur so why hasn’t the fashion industry fully embarked on eliminating leather and why aren’t…
Hop In That Shower And Harness The Powers Of Eucalyptus
byA eucalyptus branch hanging on my shower head? Yes please! But why? I have recently been day-dreaming of making it to a spa, any…
Dissolve Your Worries With Your Next Breath!
byClose your eyes, inhale through your nose for four counts, hold it in your belly for two counts, exhale to the count of four….
Why We Should All Switch To G-Beauty Products!
byHave you heard of the newest alphabetical beauty trend? No it’s not K-beauty nor is it J-beauty. G-Beauty is the latest and hottest skincare…
Find Out Why Miranda Kerr Keeps A Rose Quartz Stone In Her Bra!!
byMiranda Kerr, Australian model and ex-Victoria’s Secret Angel, also the wife of Snap Chat mogul Evan Spiegel, walks around with a rose quartz crystal…
No Time To Meditate? Aiyah Will Help You Out!
byTHE 4 LIES I HEAR ABOUT MEDITATING… 1 || “I don’t know how to meditate can you teach me?” This is one of…
Got The Bloat? Find Out Why With Zein Nimri
byWhat is Bloating? Bloating (abdominal distension) is part of the normal digestion process, not something that needs to be fixed. But of course there…
Where Does The Fashion Industry Stand on Earth Day??
bySustainability in fashion has always been a controversial topic. For decades the terms sustainability and fashion weren’t always linked together or even written in…
Cortisol-Conscious Workouts || When More Is Not Always More!
byLet’s get physical. As one form of reducing stress is proven to be exercise, it makes total sense to get to understand that fact…
Purify, Relax & Recharge With These Wellness Finds!
byDiving into the wellness well means that when we come across a wellness-centred brand we can’t help but take note. Sensing the gap in…
Our New Wellness Contributor Aiyah Maraka Delves Into How To Become Your Own Guru!
byWhat makes a Guru a Guru anyways? Is it their ability to share their compassion towards all humanity? Is it their strength in overcoming painful…
The Difference Between Food Allergies And Intolerances
byFood intolerance testing has become a popularly marketed test within the health and nutrition world, particularly with all the hype over gluten-free foods and…
Could Your Diet Be Affecting Your Migraines ?
byWhat Are Migraines? For those of you who suffer from migraines; you would have experienced how intense it could be. Migraines have been actually…
The Celery Juice Instagram Craze || Is It Overrated?
byWe couldn’t help but tackle the latest celeb craze regarding celery juice. That is drinking pure, straight celery juice. As you might’ve heard already,…
Himmetna Campaign || A Noble Initiative For The Greater Cause
by“We Make A Living By What We Get. We Make A Life By What We Give” Winston S. Churchill There has never been…
15 Super Foods For Glowing Younger-Looking Skin!
byWe spend countless hours investigating the latest and greatest skincare trends and inventions. What’s worse is that we even spend massive amounts of money…
17 Amazing Tips To Help You Deal With Difficult People!
byWouldn’t it be ideal if everyone was sweet, funny, agreeable and flexible? In utopia perhaps, but in a real world such as ours we…
What Exactly Is Carb Cycling & Is It For You??
byThe Circle of Carbs Carbohydrates are so misunderstood. There are a lot of different philosophies when it comes to carbs. Although the typical Western…
How To Set Compassionate Boundaries || Say No With Love!
bySaying no is the most difficult thing to do…. don’t you agree? IF you don’t agree with me then cheers for you, since you…
Lush Goes Naked To Save The Environment!
byLush Cosmetics are on the verge of an environmental revolution or more aptly named the Naked Revolution. The cruelty-free high street skincare and cosmetics…
Harness The Power of Healing Gems With Well-Curated Jewelry!
byThe healing power of gemstones and crystals is something we’ve always been aware of, yet if you’re like me you probably never really took…
How Electronic Devices Are Affecting Our Sleep
byMany of us blame our lack of sleep on caffeine, stress and a multitude of other issues. The culprit could actually be electronic gadgets. …
10 Tips To Help You Break A Bad Habit And Form A Better One!
byHabits are terribly hard to break; ask anyone who has ever attempted to stop smoking or cut down on sugar intake for example. We…
Diabetes Type 3 = Alzheimer’s?
byDiabetes; which is technically too much sugar circulating through your blood, can damage your organs and veins, and that includes your brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the…
Catch The Holiday Spirit With CIIN’s 12 Christmas Movies Trending Now!
byIt’s time to escape reality and literally cuddle up with your loved ones! Nothing sounds better than catching up with one of CIIN’s recommended…
What To Eat To Conceive || Zein Nimri Weighs It In
byWhat To Eat To Conceive What are the best foods and lifestyle choices you can make if you’re trying to, or want to get…
JLo’s ‘Second Act’ Press Tour Is An Epic Outfit Galore
byThis is definitely not a first! Every once in a while Jennifer Lopez takes our breath away, the multitasking diva never fails to master…
9 Ways To Help You Stay Calm This Season!
byThis time of year brings with it all sorts of festivities and good times as well as the need for closures and end-of-year resolutions….
10 Inspirational Books You Need To Start On Today!
byWill 2019 be your year of ‘yes’? We’ve got 10 inspirational books for you to get you on your journey! 1 || The…
Victoria Beckham Hops On The Beauty Train With A New YouTube Channel!
byVictoria Beckham is quite the indomitable force nowadays. Posh Spice has clearly come a very long way since her early days in the mid-90’s,…
The Handmaid’s Tale Long-Awaited Sequel Is In The Works!
byThe fans of The Handmaid’s Tale were ecstatic to hear that their beloved story will finally have a sequel! Why did this come as…
Can Diets Help With Autoimmune Diseases? Zein Nimri Weighs It In
byYour body’s immune system protects you from disease and infection. But if you have an autoimmune disease, your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body…
5 Habits That Lower Your Metabolism
byThe way our bodies function is mostly controlled by our genetic formation.. When it comes to metabolism rates, some are organically blessed while others struggle to…
All You Need To Know About Aloe Vera
byMost of us (myself included) when we think of aloe vera, we think of this cooling clear gel that we slather on our hot…
What Is The Bulletproof Diet And Why You Should Take It Into Consideration
byIn a nutshell, the Bulletproof Diet is as close as you can get to acquiring Bradley Cooper’s brain powers in ‘Limitless’.. And just in…
Yes Your Daily Caffeine Consumption Cancels Out Vitamin C Absorption
byTo all coffee lovers out there, this one’s for you! An Ode To Coffee… Coffee is considered the ‘survival juice’ to many, most people…
Intermittent Fasting || Is It For You??
byWe are fast approaching the holiday season with its myriad coloured festivities and events, and with it we are sadly bound to gain a kilo…
10 Rejuvenating Rituals To Adopt Now Instead of Waiting For New Year’s!
byI once read that we should all cancel New Year’s Resolutions and aim to put our resolutions down at the beginning of fall; September…
Victoria’s Secret Angels Eat Carbs!! But Not Just Any Carbs!
byWhen you think of Victoria’s Secret Angels….you would think crazy fitness sessions with a bit of starvation thrown in!! So when you read something…
Top 5 NYC Hotspots To Hit During Fashion Week
byNew York’s hottest week (both figuratively and literally) is upon us, and that can only mean one thing: you’ve got to hit the hottest…
9 Fitness Myths & The Truths Behind Them
byExcuses excuses… we all have them and they all sound legitimate enough to our own ears. If you’ve had a tough day at the…
The Healing Benefits of Earthing
by“The Earth is like a gigantic battery that contains a natural, subtle electric charge – a special kind of energy present in the ground”….
Sarah Jessica Parker’s Debut Novel For Hogarth Will Have You Hooked
bySarah Jessica Parker can now add publisher to her impressive resumé, that and Manolo Blahnik connoisseur amongst other things:) In her latest role Sarah Jessica Parker goes back…
8 Tips For A More Relaxing Holiday Time
byRelax! You’re On Holiday If you have ever felt that you need a holiday from your holiday you are not alone. Vacation time…
13 Celebrities Over 35 Spill Their Diet & Fitness Secrets!
byLooking at images of Jennifer Anniston, J Lo, and Nicole Kidman and you would immediately think that they’ve struck a deal with the devil,…
Dog Lessons On Living In Flow
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani I have become that dog owner. You know, the one who takes selfies with her…
The 4 Day Liver Flush Detox You Need To Maintain A Healthy Life
byOur liver is a phenomenal organ and a true hardworking hustler! This super organ manages our blood sugar levels, produces, filters, and regulates our…
Orthorexia || Are You Eating A Little Too Healthy?
byIt starts off innocently enough, wanting to eat healthier. Before we know it however our desire to lead a healthy life turns into an…
Enjoy A Healthy Fast With CIIN’s 7 Tips for Ramadan
byWe are quickly approaching mid-Ramadan, and though many of us got over our caffeine withdrawal symptoms and are feeling lighter and more at peace,…
The Moment I Was Taken ‘AWAY’ At The W Amman Spa
byBeing a beauty enthusiast has -luckily- always offered bountiful opportunities for me to indulge in and experience.. Recently I have been invited to the…
The Paths to Personal Growth This Ramadan
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani It is day 13 of the holy month of Ramadan – of fasting from sunrise…
What Is The F-Factor Diet? || Could It Be THE Secret To Permanent Weight Loss?
byYes, believe it or not despite feeling that we have covered every form of diet out there, but we still manage to hear about…
App Developers In Jordan PLS Take Notice || An App To Waste Less and Feed More
byWith the holy month of Ramadan just hours away, wouldn’t it be useful if we were able to make good at the click of…
No Coffee, No Belly, No Joke
byA True Story I am assuming I am not alone when I say that birthday’s kind of freak me out. It’s not about aging…
Hail The Holy Date || A Date Fact Sheet In Time For Ramadan
bySamboosak? Check. Qamardeen? Check. Dates?? Double Check. With the preparations for the holy month of Ramadan well under way, let’s all take a moment…
Zein’s Complete Ramadan Guide
byDuring the Holy month of Ramadan – the word comes from the Arabic word Ramaḍ, which means scorching heat or dryness – it is…
“If We Can Learn To Trust One Another More, We Can Have Unprecedented Human Progress” —Frances Frei
byI am the antithesis of intimidating. I don’t see myself as others see me. And I use excessive positive adjectives. Despite —or because of—…
My Latest Lesson Came In A Book On Meditation || A Shift In Perspective Can Change Your Life
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani Give me someone with an air of authority —until recently a turban, beads, and grey…
Food Fight || High Carb or High Fat?
byFood fight!! High carb or high fat? The answer is that it really depends, many factors play a role. But most importantly, we need…
Hemp Oil For A Stress-Free Lifestyle? Yes Please!
byPopping a pill of hemp oil as a daily routine before bedtime has become a trending aspect that clearly got a gazillion people quite…
Vogue Does Wellness With Limited-Edition Dirty Lemon Tonic!!
byWhen Vogue do things they do things exceptionally well!! Vogue and Dirty Lemon (the New York City wellness company) collaborate together on a limited-edition…
On True Belonging, Aloneness & Practice
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani These are challenging times. One minute you feel on top of the world, the next…
Relax Your Body & Sharpen Your Mind With Sophrology!!
byThe wellness scene is an ever-evolving realm with new and progressive ideas cropping up left right and centre. Being one who loves to learn…
Ashwagandha || The Natural Tranquilizer You Need Right Now!
byIf you haven’t heard of ashwagandha yet, then I guess you need to up your game a notch as this adaptogen has been everywhere…
8 Graduation Gift Ideas To Take The Guesswork Out of Gifting
byIf there is one gift category that stomps us every time it’s graduation gifts. Who are these young people that clearly know more than…
This Is Not A History Review Of “Spring Cleaning” || This Is A Call For Clean Living Year-Round
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani It is spring —and according to popular tradition and more importantly social media, time for…
The Vitamin D – Aging – Sun Exposure Dilemma!!
byVitamin D deficiency has been on the forefront of our health concerns for years. On-and-off we would feel compelled to run a course of…
12 Books To Read Now Before Their Movies Hit The Theaters
byIt’s always a great experience watching a movie adaptation of a book you’ve read, sometimes is disappointing, other times it’s a thrill! Below are…
This Could Be Your Next Escape!!
byThis is not exactly a book review but since I’m currently reading the updated version of the classic Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz I felt…
The Principle Of Energy Balance
byCalories calories calories. The big/tiny issue we all are constantly worried about. Having said that, it is more than a math problem. Despite the…
Has Western Popular Yoga Culture Gone Too Far Glorifying Obesity?
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani Obesity is not healthy. Neither is being underweight. A law was passed last year in…
How The Stars Train For Their Superhero Movies
byThere have been a lot of super-hero movies lately and they’re all fantastic women that must have trained devoutly to achieve their ripped status….
Why Are Salt, Sugar And Fat So Addictive?
byWhich foods do you find most addictive? which foods make you lose control over how much you eat? Which ones are hard to limit?…
How Toxic Is Your Favourite Fragrance?
byYou search for that elusive scent, that whiff that will instantly trigger nostalgic memories or simply transport you to other places. Be it the…
On Mother’s Day || Handwritten Words From The Heart
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani I reminded my girls this morning on our way to school that Mother’s Day was…
Foreign Consultants, Props, Outfits, And Cliques Are Bypassing Tools To Avoid The Inevitable
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani It was sometime in late 2011. We sat in the office of a government official…
Where Does The Fat Go When We Lose Weight?
byWhere does the fat go when we lose weight? You need to know… that flab is like a storage unit for the rest of…
Identity Capital || How To Build Yourself Bit By Bit Over Time
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani Consciously investing in ourselves can nurture our life -at any age. There is a term…
When Is The Best Time To Workout? A.M. Vs. P.M. Exercising
byMorning vs. evening workout sessions; which is more beneficial? We have all heard at one point that evening exercising is a bad idea, as…
Ordinariness Is A Sign Of The Times || It Is Not What The World Needs Today
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani So much has changed in the last few years. Sort of. The themes are still…
How Filthy Are Our Cellphones? Read For Yourself And Be The Judge
byOur relationship with our cellphones has become the most intimate one lately, can you deny that? Unfortunately we are hooked 24/7 to our phones…
Why Is It So Hard To Lose The Last 5 Kgs?
byA weight-loss journey requires consistency, determination, and commitment. However, we all know that those last 5 kilos are some of the hardest to take…
What’s Missing From The Probiotics Game? Introducing Prebiotics
byI have been consuming probiotics for the past couple of years now, and I even upgraded to the 24 billion live bacteria cells per…
What Is Glutathione? || And How Does It Help Your Complexion?
byNicknamed “The Mother of All Antioxidants” Glutathione (GSH) pronounced “gloota-thigh-own” is having a moment right now and we need to pause and take note!…
The Game Changers Movie || The Myth Buster Movie You Cannot Miss
byThe rise of veganism and plant-based diets proved to be inevitable.. James Wilks, the MMA fighter and Ultimate Fighter winner was on a mission,…
Plogging || The Environment-Friendly Workout
byThe game of ‘made-up’ new words has recently become much more interesting. Creating new verbal terms is becoming quite a hit and life has…
Compassionate Living -Unplugged: Roadmap To Taking Your First Mindful Steps On The Path Of Compassionate Living
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani Seeking a life of compassion is a choice. It is a path. Among many. From…
The 7 People You Need In Your Life!
byDid you ever wonder how you get along with a certain friend who does not exactly fit your bill? Or do you catch yourself…
Have You Ever Thought About Your “Perfect” Day? Start Now!
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani Have you ever thought about your “perfect” day? Have you considered recording —in detail— what…
Meghan Markle’s Favorite Workout Is Pilates Platinum || Meet The Megaformer
byWith royal wedding bells around the corner, Meghan Markle is on a mission to prep for the big day in the most perfect manner…
9 Healthier Alternatives to Your Favourite Foods!!
byIf we want to commit to a healthier lifestyle then we need to find ways to make this easily adaptable to our lifestyle to…
Introducing The Food Therapist || A New Book Investigating Our Complex Relationship With Food
byTo say that my relationship with food is complicated would be an understatement! Many of us go from extremes of discipline to the other…
“If You Can’t Feed A Hundred People, Then Feed Just One.” The Social Media Debate, Davos, And Legacy
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani I think I am addicted. To social media. I have been checking my Instagram a…
Yoga is Life || It Could Also Be The Most Humbling, Challenging Practice You Undertake
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani They say that yoga asana practice on the mat is a mini representation of one’s…
What I Know For Sure Is Not Very Much – #stableignorant
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani It has not been an easy beginning to the new year. Global, local, and personal…
18 Spiritual Instagram Accounts to Enrich Your Life
byIf becoming more spiritual is among your new year’s resolutions for this year, check out the below Instagram accounts for a daily dose of…
Back-Flips and Other Ideas for the New Year – Start Now
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani My friend recommended I start working on back-flips. They blast heart chakras wide open, from…
How To Maintain A Completely Functional Liver
byYour liver is your second heart. That is what I always tell my clients, it is one of your truest and most hardworking friends….
Hail The Pistachio!!
byIt is no secret that nuts of all kinds are extremely beneficial and they contain invaluable nutrients and fatty acids. Thus, we thought you…
Donkeys & the Lessons They Impart on Compassionate Living
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani “Donkey” in Arabic is a G-rated derogatory expression. It is especially handy in moments of…
Why Vitamins are Essential || Zein Nimri Breaks it Down
byVitamins are essential compounds that help the body grow and function optimally. Among other things, they boost your immune system, keep your nerves healthy,…
Thoughts on the ‘Guru’… Lessons from Trump, Pattabhai Jois and The Silence Breakers
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani I never imagined Pattabhi Jois and Donald Trump could be put in the same sentence….
5 Facts You Need To Know About Vitamin A
by“Vitamin A and antioxidants are the absolute cornerstone of skincare. If you are not using a skincare which has vitamin A and antioxidants in…
What Are You Waiting For?
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani I reminded my friend yesterday that the new year was 3 weeks away. Already. I…
Non-Negotiable Steps to Living Your Extraordinary Potential
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani I hesitate to write this for many reasons. I am still slightly confused about maneuvering…
Eat Protein-Build Muscle || It’s Not That Simple Zein Nimri Breaks It Down!
byProteins are the main building blocks of the body. Each protein type serves a specific function. They’re utilized by the body to make muscles,…
Thank you. I am sorry. And I love you
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani I have been sharing my Adventures of the Soul for a year. Every week, I…
How To Love The Foods That You Hate But Have To Eat?
byAs we get older and wiser, (I personally prefer aging gracefully and wiser) we tend to be more tolerantwith the foods we used to…
Are Your Emotions Making You Sick?
byOur emotions and mental state and their relation to our actual physical well being has been always a fascination of mine. It’s very rare…
8 Super Foods That Are Set to Rule in 2018
by1 || Chaga Mushroom This is the king of the medicinal mushroom family, with the ability to boost out immune systems with the highest…
There is No Right Path || Just Your Path
byHave you ever wondered about your path and whether it’s the right one or not? Has it ever occurred to you that along the…
The Whole is Bigger Than the Sum of its Parts || Believe Me
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani The opening of my first class in Whole, Plant-based Nutrition was about an elephant. I…
Something’s Cooking at McDonalds
byMcDonalds seems to have hopped onto the vegan train, in Finland at least !The iconic fast food chain is trialling a vegan burger aptly…
When It Comes To Health || The Answer Is A Simple Yes Or No
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani Her name is Nanammal Amma. She is India’s oldest yoga teacher. At 98 years old,…
Phubbing || Why We Are All Guilty Of This Latest Epidemic
byPrepare to be charged as guilty.. What is Phubbing? In case you were wondering or just missed out on the newly added term to…
To Walk In Nature Is To Witness A Thousand Miracles
byI walk every single day, and during those walks I get re-energized, recharged, rejuvenated, and totally inspired. Mother Nature inspires me in the most…
Mirror On The Wall
byAllow me to start by asking a question, a very simple and easy one. When was the last time you looked at a mirror?…
To Thrive || A Symphony Of United Nurturing Elements
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani I have spoken about this to my friends. I am known to be a bit…
The Diet That Guarantees A Healthy Gut || When Elle Macpherson Recommends!
byIt is officially established nowadays that an acidic and unhealthy gut can negatively affect your life. Swapping your current diet to a purely plant…
It Is Time We Stepped Into Our Power || A Must Read!
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani The year is 1988. I am 16 years old. My “worst” offence until that point…
5 Habits That Will Make You Say NO To Cancer!
byI cannot deny the conventional cancer treatments that have saved many lives. But as a nutritionist, I firmly believe that nutrition is the best…
9 Habits You Must Ditch Before You’re no Longer 30!
byWe are often times victims of habit aren’t we? Acts like smoking, midnight binging, couch potato-ing are a few to mention, but when it…
A Mesmerising Take On Effort In Life || You Reap What You Sow
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani I had the best curry I have ever tasted the other day. It was fresh,…
Why You Should Have A Cup Of Matcha Tea On A Daily Basis || 10 Miraculous Benefits
byAs i fix myself a cup of Matcha green tea, i couldn’t help but share with my readers all the health benefits this potent…
CIIN’s Top 50 Arabic Must-Reads To Add To Your Book Shelf
by1 || عزازيل|| يوسف زيدان 2 || نادي السيارات 3 || رحلتي من الشك الى الايمان || مصطفى محمود 4 || ساق البامبو ||…
20 Kitchen Ideas That Will Let You Cook In Style
byFrom white marble to black concrete floors, vintage colors to modern sleek designs.. To endless options and varieties of the woman’s most favoured haven…
Eid Holiday Mode || Bring On Those Calories
byWe literally only got back to real life from our holiday mode, only to be hit with this Eid holiday. No one is complaining…
The Final Verdict || 4 Healthy Eating Myths Busted
byYou might assume that eating healthy means you will never gain weight and you will shed those pounds easily. Now yes of course eating…
Lose 5 Pounds Just By Breaking These 10 Habits || The Final Weight Loss Verdict
byWe are purely victims of habit, there is no questioning about the fact that our daily actions and decisions play a major role in…
Zein’s Six || The Six Persons That Left A Footprint on My Life
by1 || The King Of Pop Micheal Jackson’s musical influence on subsequent artists is simply unavoidable, from his immediate followers like Madonna and Bobby…
Suhad’s Six || The Six Persons that Left A Footprint on My Life
byThe first in our latest series, “The Six People that Left A Footprint on Your Life” , we delve into the true meaning of…
The Sneaky Sugar || It Exists In Foods You Never Thought It Did!
byIf you’ve ever been on an elimination diet or a cleanse, I am sure sugar was out of the plan. If you’re on a…
Yoga And The City
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani They say you judge a city by its public transportation system. I also believe you…
How Well Is Your Gut ? The Essential Guide
byAll disease begins in the gut” – Hippocrates A quote by Hippocrates that dates back over 2,000 years, but we’re only coming now to…
Synchronicity Is An Ever Present Reality For Those Who Have Eyes To See
byHave you ever thought of a specific person that you haven’t seen or spoken to in a while, only to get a phone call…
Let Go Of The Past || And The Past Will Let Go Of You
byLetting go is not an easy thing to do, but staying stuck in the past and its negative experiences will bring us nothing but…
Our Most Common Sugar Question Finally Answered
byWell if sugar is natural and from nature doesn’t that make it healthy ? Technically, sugars are considered “natural” in the sense that they…
Grateful Heart Finds Countless Blessings In The Seemingly Mundane Everyday Life
byMy son graduated from university yesterday. I was literally overflowing with happiness and joy and could not stop my heart nor my face from…
Life Is Not A Race || Find Joy In The Journey
byWhat we do first thing in the morning sets out the tone of our day. If we are up in a hurry rushing to…
Nothing In Life Is Permanent || Not Even Our Troubles
by“Life is amazing. And then it’s awful. And then it’s amazing again. And in between the amazing and the awful, it’s ordinary and mundane…
A Guide to Awesome Graduation Gifts !
bySo what do you get that spirited teenager ? It is indeed a complicated question, and as it stands now most people think along…
The Mind || A Beautiful Servant, A Dangerous Master
byWhile on my walk this morning, the waves, the wind, and my mind all shared one quality and that was of rapid movement. The…
Confessions of A Shopaholic || What Happened When My Cards Stopped Working
byIt is only fair to mention that I am a responsible shopaholic. I usually have a really good reason for buying stuff. After all…
All You Need Is A Whisper In A World That Only Shouts
byAdventures of the Soul by Khadija Muhaisen Dajani My taste in music is questionable. Apparently. According to my young, hip kids and quite…
The Power Of “I AM” || Two Words That Will Change Your Life Today
by“I AM” has a profound effect on our lives that we might not be aware of. We should be extremely conscious about the way…
If It’s Not A Hell Yes …
byAdventures Of The Soul By Khadija Muhaisen Dajani I was first introduced to the healing effects of “saying no” a couple of years…
‘Into The Water’ By Paula Hawkins Will Be At Readers Taj Mall Soon
byWho wasn’t totally hooked to Paula Hawkins’ ‘The Girl On The Train’? The author’s smash-hit debut novel has sold almost 20 million copies worldwide…
When We CHANGE The Way We Look At Things, The Things We Look At CHANGE
bySame place (physically, mentally, or emotionally) + Same set of eyes + Same lens + DIFFERENT perspective = A brand new out come and…
What Men Hate About Women Summed Up In A Word
byIt doesn’t matter what part of the journey you are on, there is probably a man involved. Your boyfriend, partner, husband… If there is…
Living In The Moment || Appreciating The Special In Everything
byWe might be walking down the same beautiful path day in and day out, that in time we start doing so on autopilot, losing…
Change Your Thoughts, Correct Your Mind, Transform Your Life
byMind creates experience. All of life is mind over matter. There is no external force nor power; for we are not in the world,…
It is Not Fashionable to Drink from a Disposable Plastic Bottle
byYes you are right, we are a fashion publication not an environmental one, but it’s everyone’s responsibility to highlight the environmental harm caused by…
Time Is An Illusion || The Present Moment Is All There Is
byTime does not really exist, it is merely a story we made up and believed; a game we have all agreed to play according…
Karma || A Misunderstood Concept
byKarma is a Sanskrit word meaning action; work; or deed. It also refers to the spiritual principal of cause and effect, where intent and…
You Need to POP into Shams’ Spring Pop Up
byIf you find yourself standing by Books@Cafe in Abdoun scratching your head, feeling a little panicked about the disappearance of your favorite shop, relax…
A Celebration of Our Common Woman-ity
byYes fashion is admittedly fickle, after all it keeps changing its mind… And yes today on International Women’s Day we celebrate great achievements by…
All You Need To Know About Banksy’s Palestine
byIt would be hard not to hear about Bansky’s Bethlehem Hotel, the news of this brand new project has literally gone viral in a…
Lessons Learned From Nature || On Letting Go
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