the reflect

For almost everyone, the current period has led to a change in the nature of our working lives. And it has led Aliaa on an introspective journey about work itself. Why do we do it? What is its purpose? And what might we want its purpose to be? (Tell us what you think about this episode: http://bit.ly/thereflect)

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Dr. Aliaa Remtilla

Anthropologist with a Passion for Social Justice

Emotions. We experience them on a daily basis. Are all emotions important? Is it worth learning more about ourselves through understanding our emotions? In this episode, Sasha Jiwani takes us on her journey from the discomfort of sitting with uncomfortable emotions to the discovery of how it has helped her grow. (Tell us what you think about this episode: http://bit.ly/thereflect)

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Sasha Jiwani

Facilitator of Connections, Creative Catalyst, and Doer and Dreamer

In this episode, Alwaez Asif Makhani reflects on a series of inquiries around the notion of time and its significance in our tradition. Is Time Real or an illusion? How does the past influence the present, and how does the present impact our future? Is Time a limitless mirror to reflect upon The Eternal or is it a shrinking cage from which we cannot escape? (Tell us what you think about this episode: http://bit.ly/thereflect)

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Asif Makhani
Alwaez, Technology Leader, and Youth Development Practitioner

In this episode, Alwaez Asif Makhani reflects on a series of inquiries around the notion of time and its significance in our tradition. Is Time Real or an illusion? How does the past influence the present, and how does the present impact our future? Is Time a limitless mirror to reflect upon The Eternal or is it a shrinking cage from which we cannot escape? (Tell us what you think about this episode: http://bit.ly/thereflect)

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Asif Makhani
Alwaez, Technology Leader, and Youth Development Practitioner

In this episode, Gulnar Feerasta examines the seeming ubiquity of cancel culture amidst the increasingly fraught and divisive socio-political environment of today. Is "cancelling" offensive folx justified— or is cancel culture leading to an erosion of free speech as its opponents contend? As an activist informed by spiritual practice Gulnar finds herself contemplating: “Is cancel culture worth canceling?”

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Gulnar Feerasta
Director of Programs at a community based non-profit serving gender and sexual minorities, Al-Waeza| Nonprofit Practitioner| Social Worker| Social Justice Advocate & Educator| Community Activist

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In this episode, Professor Nimjee reflects on connecting virtually to performing artists and the arts during the pandemic. She refers to the framework of rasa or rass, literally meaning the juice of something, to explore how a performer flavors their environment during a concert.

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Dr. Ameera Nimjee
Musician, Dancer, and Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology & Asian Studies, School of Music, University of Puget Sound

In this episode, Purnur Ilolova reflects on the connections between spirituality and parenting. For her, parenting and spirituality are the most complimentary notions of being because in both states, one is relying on the unknown and the unseen. In searching for wisdom of the unknown, Purnur strives to meet the needs of her children while ensuring their wellbeing.

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Purnur Ilolova
International Development Specialist at Indiana University

In this episode, Purnur Ilolova reflects on the connections between spirituality and parenting. For her, parenting and spirituality are the most complimentary notions of being because in both states, one is relying on the unknown and the unseen. In searching for wisdom of the unknown, Purnur strives to meet the needs of her children while ensuring their wellbeing.

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Purnur Ilolova
International Development Specialist at Indiana University

In this episode, Karim reflects on three generations of his family--from the struggle to acquire and understand the norms of Canadian life to the courage to respond and possibly revise them.

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Dr. Karim Dharamsi
Professor of Philosophy and Chair of General Education, Mount Royal University

In this episode, Shamsah reflects on her experiences on the frontlines to think through the disparities in access to healthcare, that are even more pronounced now- during COVID times. She thinks about her role in addressing this social justice issue- and wonders what equal access to quality health care would look like if it was seen truly treated as a human right.

Presenter DetailsShamsah Malik Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist- Department of Medicine at Harbor UCLA Medical Center/Los Angeles County Hospital, Doctor of Nursing Practice (candidate)