It is not uncommon to hear people say something like this: “If I found out I was going to die soon, I think I’d be okay—because I’ve lived a good life.” At first glance, this sounds like acceptance. It conveys calmness, even wisdom. It suggests that peace with death is possible if one has lived … Continue reading Conditional Acceptance of Death
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The Structure of Human Existence: A Mysterious Mixture of the Seen and the Unseen
What truly makes us human? Where does our existence begin, and where does it end? These questions have stayed with me for many years. Hence, my reflections and writings often return to one theme — the mystery of human structure. We know the body, but perhaps we are made up of more than that. This … Continue reading The Structure of Human Existence: A Mysterious Mixture of the Seen and the Unseen
Time, Space and Us
We often say that we live in a three-dimensional world. By "three-dimensional," we mean three dimensions of space. In my humble understanding, I’ve always wondered why we refer to this as 3D, since all the dimensions are essentially aspects of space itself. Therefore, I would prefer to say that we live within the dimensions of … Continue reading Time, Space and Us
Dr. M Samir Hossain 