Thursday, March 31, 2011

cooperative

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Monday, March 28, 2011

optimistic

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Friday, March 25, 2011

steadfast

I'm not creative

I'm not creative
I can't write
Words don't flow out of my pen
My narratives don't captivate
And I have no point to my stories
But if God is the Fashioner, maybe I can try.

I'm not creative
I can't paint
Colors don't jump from my brush
My landscapes are boring
And I have no imagination
But if I am created in the image of God, I think I can try.

I'm not creative
I can't dance
Beats don't pulse through my body
My movements are stiff
And I have no coordination
But if art is worshipping God, I think I should try.

I'm not creative
I can't sing
Melodies don't spring from my lungs
My voice carries no tune
And I have no vocal range
But if artists advance the affairs of mankind, I have to try.

God is the Fashioner, the Creator
I have been created in the image of God
If art is worshiping God
And artists advance the affairs of mankind
I help transform hearts with my arts
I will try.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Monday, March 21, 2011

Sunday, March 20, 2011

orderly

haiku of the day

fasting is over
now your soul has been recharged
a new day is here

Saturday, March 19, 2011

aweful

haiku of the day

spirit of service
in everything you do
now let your soul soar

Friday, March 18, 2011

respectful

haiku of the day

the Queen of Carmel
a beacon of light and hope
shine your light world-wide

Thursday, March 17, 2011

serving

haiku of the day

waiting for wonder
a source of inspiration
elevate(s) your soul

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

sincere

haiku of the day

oneness of mankind
unity, diversity
earth is one country

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

empathic

haiku of the day

to improve the world
we use creativity
start imagining

Monday, March 14, 2011

sacrificing

haiku of the day

my service comes first
in service I gain knowledge
service is prayer

Sunday, March 13, 2011

kind

haiku of the day

great joy in service
helping friends is like praying
it benefits both

Saturday, March 12, 2011

understanding

haiku of the day

my hair is short now
but my soul remains the same
where are you looking?

Friday, March 11, 2011

helping

haiku of the day

your difficulties
are nothing but stepping stones
helping you grow more

Thursday, March 10, 2011

commited

haiku of the day

best time of my life
twelve hundred thirty four days
complete gratitude

Wednesday, March 09, 2011

trusting

haiku of the day

poetry connects
conveying deep messages
using simple words

Tuesday, March 08, 2011

cheerful

haiku of the day

see the rain pouring
like the love of God for all
ignoring no one

Monday, March 07, 2011

enthusiastic

haiku of the day

while we are fasting
we stop eating at sunrise
and focus on God

Sunday, March 06, 2011

caring

haiku of the day

Haram-i-Aqdas
the Most Holy Spot on earth
my soul is at home

Saturday, March 05, 2011

haiku of the day

choose joy or sorrow
joy gives wings, sorrow weakness
which do you prefer?

selfless

Friday, March 04, 2011

orderly

haiku of the day

bounties and blessings
cleaning and restoring Shrine
glorious this day

Thursday, March 03, 2011

appreciative

learning from mistakes

haiku of the day

spiritual growth
does not come without struggle
detachment is key

Wednesday, March 02, 2011

encouraging

haiku of the day

the laws are a fire
burning away our desires
leading to the light

Tuesday, March 01, 2011

flexible

haiku of the day

I look different
but does that really decide
my identity?