Author: TheModernPhilosopher

“When I look up at the stars, I can’t help but smile at the infinite” -Irshad Khan  

“Be mindful of the words you select when you say something in anger towards someone; at that moment your anger is greater than the love you feel in your heart. … Continue reading Be Mindful of your Words

“I try to write positive and stay as positive as I can in our difficult and unforgiving world. If I can be the light that helps guide even one person … Continue reading The Light of Optimism

One thing I’ve always shied away from is taking a firm stance on a topic. Let me be clear, I have not shied from taking a firm stance because I … Continue reading The difficulty of taking a firm stance on an idea

“Why do we fear the shadows of the unknown? Shadows cannot exist without the presence of light. Thus, we should embrace them to uncover the light of truth.” -Irshad  

Hello folks, Wherever you may be in the world, I hope you’re doing well and I appreciate the time you take in reading my posts. For this one, I’d like … Continue reading A message for everyone from a good Friend on self-doubt.

“As you speak with people, try to focus in on what was not said instead of what was expressed. Many times, the heart of the true message lies within.” -Irshad … Continue reading The True Message

We need to make a conscious effort in showing people who we truly are and what really believe in. Many of us try conform our own beliefs to satisfy other … Continue reading Be Outstanding

“Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live it’s whole life believing that it is stupid” – Albert … Continue reading Everyone is a Genius

I appreciate all human beings even though we have different languages, cultural norms, ethnicities, religions and gender identifications. I appreciate the beauty in people as we all have shortcomings, yet … Continue reading What I Appreciate

“Sometimes we need to close our eyes to see the Truth” Anything that we view in the World first goes through our minds & bodies internally . Upon introspection, certain … Continue reading The Truth

When we make mistakes, many of us have a tendency to fabricate a plethora of reasons in shifting the blame onto someone else. Alternatively, we might make up excuses to … Continue reading Accepting the blame