Recently, I received an email from my childhood friend, Mainul Khan, raising some thought-provoking questions about our attitude toward death. He wrote: "All our lives, we seem to run from the idea of death—our own death, not that of others. But why? Some argue that we fear the end of our existence. Others believe existence … Continue reading Why We Turn Away from Death: A Deep Dive into Our Collective Denial

Dear John, I hope this letter finds you as well as possible. I know you’ve been through unimaginable hardships over the past few years. Losing multiple family members while also losing both legs in the same accident is a tragedy beyond words. Even after all this time, it must still feel like yesterday. I remember … Continue reading A Letter of Life: Reflections on Loss and Hope

Imagine a young boy who absolutely hates bathing. But for serious health and safety reasons, he must. Now, imagine his mother—firm and determined—making sure he bathes every time it’s due, no matter how much he resists. Every bath is a battle for him, filled with stress and frustration. Now, picture his elder sister. She loves … Continue reading The Unavoidable Bath: A Story of Love, Loss, and Letting Go

If we observe the world around us carefully, we can identify recurring patterns in every fundamental form of existence. By "fundamental existence," I refer to entities such as "a man" or "a woman"—not the family unit they form, as that is a functional structure rather than a fundamental existence. From time to space, from living … Continue reading Constant Asymmetric Contrast Duality – How Asymmetry and Symmetry Shape Existence

I was born into a practicing Muslim family in a deeply religious society. I mention this at the outset because my upbringing shaped my understanding of life, death, and the afterlife from an early age. By the time I was four, I knew that the Creator had made me just as He had made everyone … Continue reading From Fear to Acceptance: A 40-Year Journey

What do we have apart from our body? We have money, time, family, and countless other possessions. But what connects us to all of them? Life. As long as we are alive, these things belong to us. So, what does it truly mean to be alive? Philosophically, the answer varies, but at its core—regardless of … Continue reading Beyond the Body: Rethinking Life

We live in a physical world. Even when we sleep, our body remains in this world, but our non-physical part—the mind, consciousness, or soul—seems to wander elsewhere. To many, this non-physical aspect feels imaginary or unreal. Some philosophies even argue that the physical world itself is an illusion. I don’t subscribe to either extreme. I … Continue reading Exploring the Realms: Physical and Non-Physical

From an early age, I felt a deep sense of lacking—an unidentifiable void within me. No matter what I did, the feeling never disappeared. In an effort to fill this emptiness, I sought friendships, tried to please my parents and society, excelled in academics, and engaged in extracurricular activities to gain recognition. However, as I … Continue reading The Journey Within: Finding True Fulfillment

Everyone desires happiness. Above all, we seek peace, regardless of our race, religion, or background. Yet, peace often seems elusive. Many of us attempt to escape reality—whether physically or within our minds—in search of it. This raises a crucial question: is reality truly uncomfortable, or is our perception of it flawed? Reality is shaped by … Continue reading Redefining Life and Death: The Death and Adjustment Hypotheses (DAH) and the Search for True Peace