I now understand a very simple concept – that is simple, but brings life an insane amount of color. When someone says they Hate Church, is this another method of dodging?  We laugh at guys like Aziz Ansari and cry at movies like Dear John. We dance to beats made by Kanye, in clothes crafted by colorful people like Alexander Wang. Our daily food life consists of recipes bombarded upon us by food creatures like Giada or rebels such as Bourdain. Why do they do what they do, and why are we stuck watching?  Read the rest of this entry »

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by Hamad Mosoumi

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Location: Tinley Park, IL

When I rise in the dark of night I know you are there. My flesh is forced to believe I can get back to sleep, but my spirit taps gently. I begin to notice how sleep attempts to play tricks on you. She entices you to be with her. She holds onto you with everything she has so you believe you cannot live without her. While you need to balance your time with her, you have a quiet soul, waiting so peacefully.

Your soul will not demand or scream for its way. He will not invade your space or text message you to remind you. He is the still voice you hear, but cannot explain. He whispers to you the thoughts, which you struggle to respond to. He is the balance in your life. Read the rest of this entry »

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