Joseph Campbell's "The Power of Myth" is a profound exploration of the universality and significance of mythological narratives across cultures and epochs. Published posthumously in 1988, this book encapsulates Campbell's dialogues with journalist Bill Moyers, originally televised as a series. It serves as a testament to Campbell's lifelong dedication to understanding the role of myth … Continue reading Weekend Book Reviews: “The Power of Myth” by Joseph Campbell
In this land… A Song of Culture “Twenty-One “
Palestine's art, colours dancing like childrenon warm stone streets,brushstrokes whisperingtales of ancient rhythms,soulful hues, bold and brave,saffron and azure embracedlike lovers under olive trees. shapes stretching, bendinglike calligraphy's gentle curves,forming poetry in motion,symphonies of geometrywhere squares and circlestell stories of unityamidst resilient histories. Canvases breathingwith the pulse of tradition,each stroke a statementthrough the walls of silence,each … Continue reading In this land… A Song of Culture “Twenty-One “
Weekend Book Reviews: “Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold” by Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry's "Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold" is a captivating journey into the ancient Greek world of gods, heroes, and legendary creatures. With his characteristic wit and narrative flair, Fry revitalizes the timeless stories of Greek mythology, making them accessible and engaging for modern readers. The book is structured as a series of tales that … Continue reading Weekend Book Reviews: “Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold” by Stephen Fry
In this land… A Song of Culture “Twenty”
Reaching out from- This historic corner of our world, beneath olive branches and Mediterranean sun, where an unique people Weave tapestries of courage and song, there, in the heart of ancient gardens, the Palestinian spirit dances with life and living, whispering tales of culinary delights, of spices that sing on tongues like sonnets. they are … Continue reading In this land… A Song of Culture “Twenty”
In this land… A Song of Culture “Nineteen”
In the land of olive trees, where the food tell’s centuries of stories, each scent a testament, to rich traditions, to passions that run deep, like the veins in the hands of their grandmothers, kneading dough, making bread, baking history into every bite. The aroma of za'atar, its wild essence mingling with the morning air, … Continue reading In this land… A Song of Culture “Nineteen”
In this land… A Song of Culture “Eighteen”
Over the noises of the world, I hear their art— Not hammer-strokes, but breath on old stone, Not chisel, but the pulse of ancient hands Forming the sculpture of a thousand years. These hands, these hands have learned the art of patience, How to wait, to weave stories in the fabric of soil, Threads of … Continue reading In this land… A Song of Culture “Eighteen”
In this land… A Song of Culture “Seventeen”
In the lands where olives weave Their roots through ancient soil, The whispers of history blend With the cries of a people, resilient. Each stone in these fields, Each breath in the air, Carries the tales of forefathers, Their dreams etched in every grain of sand. Children play amidst the ruins, Their laughter defying the … Continue reading In this land… A Song of Culture “Seventeen”
In this land… A Song of Culture “Sixteen”
Amidst the ghosts of ancestral olive groves, and a brave people lived between river and sea, Lies a tapestry woven in threads of defiance, resilience, and hope; The keffiyeh, draped upon the shoulders of generations, whispers tales of struggle, whispers tales of pride. In its folds, history lives loud, echoing the cries of a people … Continue reading In this land… A Song of Culture “Sixteen”
In this land… A Song Culture “Fifteen”
In the weave of threads, whispers linger, Whispers of history, whispers of pride, Bound within the folds of the keffiyeh, Lies the soul of a people, steadfast and wide. In the crimson stripes, echoes resound, Echoes of struggle, echoes of hope, Woven with defiance, woven with grace, A symbol of resilience, a symbol to cope. … Continue reading In this land… A Song Culture “Fifteen”
Weekend Book Reviews: “Wabi-Sabi Workshop” by Serena Barton
Serena Barton's "Wabi-Sabi Workshop" invites readers into the serene realm of wabi-sabi, a Japanese aesthetic philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and the natural cycle of growth and decay. Through this book, Barton not only elucidates the essence of wabi-sabi but also offers practical guidance on how to incorporate its principles into one's artistic … Continue reading Weekend Book Reviews: “Wabi-Sabi Workshop” by Serena Barton
The New Renaissance Mindset 