# Hani Selim

> Writer


## Posts

- [The Original Sin](https://haniselim.com/the-original-sin/): It was when both Adam and Eve ate from the tree. They were free to do whatever they wished but that one thing.
- [Escapism, Space, and Digital Space](https://haniselim.com/escapism-space-and-digital-space/): I am failing to understand our fascination with space and space exploration.
- [Data Security is a Human Right!](https://haniselim.com/data-security-is-a-human-right/): Data Security… Internet Access … For the past two decades, we, the people, have been mined by internet companies for profit.
- [Narratives](https://haniselim.com/narratives/): Humans have struggled with the idea of God since the beginning of time. Hence, we have had thousands of religions over the centuries.
- [Evading the Clash of Civilizations](https://haniselim.com/evading-the-clash-of-civilizations/): Collective Experiences As a race, we experienced many of the same things we are facing today.
- [American Orientalism I](https://haniselim.com/american-orientalism-i/): The Middle East region has had a long history of importance due to its strategic location, which connects three continents that has captured the interest of the Western Empires as they expanded their reach into the Eastern hemisphere.
- [American Orientalism](https://haniselim.com/american-orientalism/): Reading American Orientalism by Douglas Little provides a close inspection of the relationship between the United States and nations of the Middle East since 1945.
- [Without Naming Names or Pointing Fingers!](https://haniselim.com/without-naming-or-pointing-fingers/): I read quite a few books about life in the Middle East and its history by western writers; I read the same number of books about life in the west and its history and people by Middle Eastern writers.
- [Meet me in the Metaverse!](https://haniselim.com/meet-me-in-the-metaverse/): With the intention to learn more about the metaverse and all it has to offer; I ordered an Oculus 2.
- [Alpha Humans](https://haniselim.com/alpha-humans/): A while back, I was having a conversation with some colleagues, and we were discussing the definition of alpha type personalities, mainly males.
- [The State of Nature, Social Contract, and Common Good](https://haniselim.com/the-state-of-nature-social-contract-and-common-good/): The state of nature is a work of the imagination; it is the initial stage of humanity, where a theorist attempts to understand the conditions that existed prior to manmade laws and the rules that guided the universe at the time.
- [Human Rights- A Historical Background](https://haniselim.com/human-rights-a-historical-background/): The concept of Human Rights is a modern one, which could be dated back to the origins of the American and French revolutions.
- [Parenting, Communication, and Honesty](https://haniselim.com/parenting-communication-and-honesty/): In the writing and editing process of Osama’s Jihad, I questioned myself and my beliefs about parenting.
- [Communications, Connections, and Bonfires](https://haniselim.com/communications-connections-and-bonfires/): Aside from the very first cell—think the first sperm represented by the first man, Adam, going through the fallopian tube to reach the egg, the divine creator, and from there a journey of loneliness—we were never meant to be a single cell.
- [Pets, Free will, and Unconditional Love](https://haniselim.com/pets-free-will-and-unconditional-love/): I have watched many of my friends become pet people. I have heard their very convincing arguments about pets and their abilities to love unconditionally.
- [Working Trauma](https://haniselim.com/working-trauma/): This is not a cry for help or attention. This is not a complaint letter. This me doing what I do best, expressing feelings in words.
- [A Crying Bull](https://haniselim.com/a-crying-bull/): A couple of years ago, I was stuck in traffic, not too far from a butcher shop. Since I was the passenger, I got to watch and witness a few things unfold.
- [Engaging the In-house Crowd!](https://haniselim.com/engaging-the-in-house-crowd/): Every now and then, I work with clients to create strategies to revamp their businesses or develop new narratives for their brands.
- [What’s Behind the Mirror?](https://haniselim.com/whats-behind-the-mirror/): You’ve been working on yourself. You’ve reached a point where it is possible to dance with the one in the mirror, peacefully.
- [Family and Government](https://haniselim.com/family-and-government/): Is government a reflection of the family unit? Or is the family unit a reflection of government? I don’t have the answer, but the question is worth pondering.
- [Participation: The Other Half!](https://haniselim.com/participation-the-other-half/): If showing up is half the battle, what is the other half? It is a bit deceiving when you think of the ones who show up but don’t engage.
- [Leave No One Behind](https://haniselim.com/leave-no-one-behind/): I have loved horses and horse riding since high school years. Horses are majestic. There is nothing more freeing than racing a horse in an open field.
- [20 Personal Life Lessons](https://haniselim.com/20-personal-life-lessons/): I have traveled near and far. I have seen some of the world. I have met people from all walks of life.
- [Intimacy: Are We Capable?](https://haniselim.com/intimacy-are-we-capable/)
- [Singing birds looking for their songs!](https://haniselim.com/singing-birds-looking-for-their-songs/): Aside from the very first cell—think the first sperm represented by the first man, Adam, going through the fallopian tube to reach the egg, the divine creator, and from there a journey of loneliness—we were never meant to be a single cell.
- [Needing Others](https://haniselim.com/needing-others/): I am not sure how it happened. Somewhere along the line, we began looking down on those who openly admit needing someone in their lives.
- [The Groom's Mother!](https://haniselim.com/2987-2/)
- [My Jewish Studies Professor Restored my Faith in Islam](https://haniselim.com/my-jewish-studies-professor-restored-my-faith-in-islam/): Between the ages of three and fifteen, I grew up in Egypt, which is a predominantly Sunni Muslim country. Arabic is the main language of the land.
- [My Favorite Books](https://haniselim.com/my-favorite-books/): There is a precision in the way it tells a story; it is concise and straight to the point.
- [We are all Leaders](https://haniselim.com/we-are-all-leaders/): COVID-19! It is a test for all of us. It is testing the humans we are. It is testing all of us, in ways we never knew possible.
- [Intimacy, Dating, and Honesty](https://haniselim.com/intimacy-dating-and-honesty/): Humans never stop mating. We are continuously out there looking for the one and only true love; it is the only way to keep our race going.
- [Of Course, We Can do Better!](https://haniselim.com/of-course-we-can-do-better/): In times of crisis, we tend to look for leadership that can guide us through hardships.
- [The story behind a story:](https://haniselim.com/the-story-behind-a-story/): As a graduate student, I majored in political science with a focus on international organizations. I wanted to work for the UN. I wanted to change the world.
- [Who owns the narrative?](https://haniselim.com/who-owns-the-narrative/): When I first started writing this article, I was planning to discuss how the Arab-American narrative is skewed, because it is usually introduced by non-Arabs.
- [The Problem We Don’t Ask](https://haniselim.com/the-things-that-survive-us/): Human beings are, by nature, inventors. We build tools, systems, and entire belief structures that dominate civilizations. And then—they disappear.
- [AI Rewriting the Social Contract](https://haniselim.com/ai-rewriting-the-social-contract/): We are standing at the edge of a massive economic shift, and it is going to rewrite the terms of how we live.
- [The Apology Gap: Why Accountability Feels Rare in Egypt, and Why It Matters](https://haniselim.com/the-apology-gap-why-accountability-feels-rare-in-egypt-and-why-it-matters/): In Egypt, we don’t really have a culture of apology. Not a clean one.
- [Belly of the Storm](https://haniselim.com/belly-of-the-storm/): As the bombs kept falling and the ground trembled beneath her swollen feet, she held her growing belly with both hands, cradling it like it was the last fragile thing in a collapsing world.
- [Rethinking Parental Power in the Light of the Qur’an](https://haniselim.com/rethinking-parental-power-in-the-light-of-the-quran/): “Why does the Qur’an tell children to respect their parents, but not the other way around?” Many of us have grown up hearing verses that emphasize respect and obedience toward parents.
- [Un-necessary Struggles: Veiled Shadows of the City](https://haniselim.com/un-necessary-struggles-veiled-shadows-of-the-city/): The city was filled with masked faces, an urban masquerade that had become the norm.
- [The Hidden Cost of Fictional Heroism](https://haniselim.com/the-hidden-cost-of-fictional-heroism/): Not long ago, I was flipping through television channels — yes, the kind that still exist outside the algorithm — when I landed on an action film called Geostorm.
- [Love Languages Are a Compass, Not the Destination](https://haniselim.com/love-languages-are-a-compass-not-the-destination/): In 1992, Gary Chapman gave us a framework that quickly became gospel: the Five Love Languages. Affirmation. Service. Gifts. Time. Touch.
- [Therapy, AI, and the Death of Self-Trust](https://haniselim.com/therapy-ai-and-the-death-of-self-trust/): I have dated enough to notice patterns. Some are charming. Some are deal-breakers.
- [Farts Are Funny – And So Is Our Social Conditioning](https://haniselim.com/farts-are-funny-and-so-is-our-social-conditioning/): Let’s start with an undeniable truth: farts are funny. Universally. Timelessly.
- [When Power Replaces Morality: Secularism, Darwinism, and the Israel-Palestine Lens](https://haniselim.com/when-power-replaces-morality-secularism-darwinism-and-the-israel-palestine-lens/): In exploring the philosophical underpinnings of the Israel-Palestine discourse, I revisited the writings of Abdelwahab El-Messiri, an Egyptian scholar whose analyses of secularism and modernity are profoundly illuminating.
- [Do You Feel Safe? A Personal Inquiry into Fear and Security](https://haniselim.com/do-you-feel-safe-a-personal-inquiry-into-fear-and-security/): Today, I want you to take a moment not to think about alarms, locks, or neighborhood watch signs, but about real safety.
- [The Three Stations of the Self: A Quranic Journey from Chaos to Peace](https://haniselim.com/the-three-stations-of-the-self-a-quranic-journey-from-chaos-to-peace/): Ever made a choice only to instantly regret it? Found yourself asking, "Why did I do that?"
- [Un-Necessary Struggles- The Gambit](https://haniselim.com/un-necessary-struggles-the-gambit/): Stephanie’s fingernails carved half-moons into her palms as she strode down the 9th-floor hallway, the aftermath of the meeting clinging to her like a toxic vapor.
- [Breaking the Cycle: From Conquest to Cooperation](https://haniselim.com/breaking-the-cycle-from-conquest-to-cooperation/): For centuries, we have existed on this planet, adapting to our surroundings, innovating, and evolving.
- [The Fine Line Between Instinct and Consciousness](https://haniselim.com/the-fine-line-between-instinct-and-consciousness/): We are all human, but not all of us are human beings.
- [AI Is the New Calculator: Empowering Minds or Dulling Them?](https://haniselim.com/ai-is-the-new-calculator-empowering-minds-or-dulling-them/): Remember the first time you used a calculator?
- [The Currency of Conscience: Tracing the Journey of Our Money](https://haniselim.com/the-currency-of-conscience-tracing-the-journey-of-our-money/): Money is more than paper, more than numbers on a screen.
- [Time Travel, Parallel Universes, and the Continuous Cycle of Life](https://haniselim.com/time-travel-parallel-universes-and-the-continuous-cycle-of-life/): The idea of time travel has fascinated both scientific minds and storytellers for generations.
- [Un-Necessary Struggles II](https://haniselim.com/un-necessary-struggles-ii/): The Meeting Anthony, a lighter version of his former self, walked the hallways of the 9th floor toward the designated meeting room.
- [The Idea of Time](https://haniselim.com/the-idea-of-time/): Growing up, I often heard my elders say, “Time is like a sword.
- [Even Prophets Struggled](https://haniselim.com/even-prophets-struggled/): There’s a dangerous narrative in many religious circles, one that equates mental health struggles with a lack of faith.
- [The Village Mindset](https://haniselim.com/the-village-mindset/): In my previous post, I explored the Quranic pattern of knowledge leading to division—how new ideas disrupt societies, forcing people to either embrace change or resist it.
- [UNnecessary Struggles](https://haniselim.com/unnecessary-struggles/): The streets of Manhattan buzzed with a familiar energy, but something felt different.
- [Conflict & Knowledge: The Repeating Cycle of Human History](https://haniselim.com/conflict-knowledge-the-repeating-cycle-of-human-history/): According to Quranic accounts, humanity was once united as a single nation before knowledge divided us.
- [Are Our Problems Local, Regional, or Global?](https://haniselim.com/are-our-problems-local-regional-or-global/): We live in a world where problems rarely exist in isolation.
- [The Inescapable Response](https://haniselim.com/how-trauma-affects-what-we-cannot-control-sleep-hunger-more/): Trauma Disrupts What We Cannot Control We can choose when to sleep, but not whether to sleep. We can delay hunger, but not eliminate it.
- [The Evolution of Pornography and Sexual Norms](https://haniselim.com/the-evolution-of-pornography-and-sexual-norms/): Back in the 1990s, finding explicit content was anything but easy.
- [Bridging Borders: The Urgent Need for Arabic Content in the Global Arena](https://haniselim.com/bridging-borders-the-urgent-need-for-arabic-content-in-the-global-arena/): In the Arab world, we are avid consumers of other cultures and their products.
- [Identity Through the Lens of Culture](https://haniselim.com/identity-through-the-lens-of-culture/): Understanding Life as Part of the Majority Growing up in Egypt, I lived comfortably as part of the majority, enjoying the familiarities and advantages that come with it.
- [Straddling Worlds – The Dual Experience of Cultural Identity](https://haniselim.com/straddling-worlds-the-dual-experience-of-cultural-identity/): Belonging to Two Cultures: The Impact of Contrasting Values Belonging to two cultures with opposing values brings more than just diversity into one’s life; it also brings anxiety, confusion, joy, and frustration.
- [In The Name of Hunger](https://haniselim.com/in-the-name-of-hunger/): The evening air was heavy, thick with the stench of bodies crammed too close and the lingering smoke from makeshift stoves.
- [The Distance Between Us and Them!](https://haniselim.com/the-distance-between-us-and-them/): The children trudged through the rubble-strewn streets, their feet sore and raw.
- [The Idea of God: A Childhood Inheritance](https://haniselim.com/the-idea-of-god-a-childhood-inheritance/): This common expression, deeply rooted in Arab culture, emphasizes the fragility and impressionability of young minds.
- [The Nature of Attachment: Balancing Connection and Suffering](https://haniselim.com/the-nature-of-attachment-balancing-connection-and-suffering/): "The root of suffering is attachment," Buddha famously said.
- [Expired Ideologies: Time for a New Collective Reality](https://haniselim.com/expired-ideologies-time-for-a-new-collective-reality/): We must rethink a few ideas that are deeply affecting our collective well-being.
- [Humanity, You Are Your Own Savior](https://haniselim.com/huamnitysavior/): A Reflection on the Ancient Belief in a Messiah Throughout the ages, countless cultures and religions have revered the idea of a savior, a figure who will rise to redeem and rescue humanity from its turmoil.
- [This is Enough](https://haniselim.com/this-is-enough/): Is there ever a point where we can say, "This is enough"? How do we recognize when we've reached that point?
- [Exploring the Depths of Dīn: A Journey Through Religion and Divine-Human Kinship](https://haniselim.com/exploring-the-depths-of-din-a-journey-through-religion-and-divine-human-kinship/): In our collective human culture and philosophy, religion emerges as a universally resonant yet intricately complex concept.
- [Centralized Spirituality: Navigating the Complexities](https://haniselim.com/centralized-spirituality-navigating-the-complexities/): The journey through the maze of centralization isn't just limited to governance or organizational management; it extends into the spiritual and religious realms, weaving a rich tapestry that reflects humanity's quest for meaning, belonging, and transcendence.
- [Centralization: A Deep Dive into Its Core and Consequences](https://haniselim.com/centralization-a-deep-dive-into-its-core-and-consequences/): Ever wondered why we instinctively lean towards centralization, whether in governing our nations, managing organizations, or making decisions in our daily lives?
- [Embracing Our Universal Rights](https://haniselim.com/embracing-our-universal-rights/): In a world teeming with diverse cultures, beliefs, and perspectives, there lies a fundamental truth that binds us all - the universal nature of our rights.
- [Reclaiming Our Voice: The Power of People in Governing Societies”](https://haniselim.com/reclaiming-our-voice-the-power-of-people-in-governing-societies/): In a world where the essence of governance often gets muddled in the theatrics of politics, it's crucial to revisit the fundamental principle that a government is, by definition, an entity established and empowered by its people.
- [Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Communication Careers: A Guide to Finding Your Niche in a Dynamic Field](https://haniselim.com/navigating-the-evolving-landscape-of-communication-careers-a-guide-to-finding-your-niche-in-a-dynamic-field/): In a world where effective communication is the backbone of every successful endeavor, the field of communications stands out as a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape.
- [The Book of Life](https://haniselim.com/the-book-of-life/): I have read the book of life. I have seen the past. I have seen glimpses of tomorrow. I have witnessed the beginning. I have witnessed the ending.
- [A New York Kind of Romance!](https://haniselim.com/a-new-york-kind-of-romance/): It was a Sunday afternoon! It was autumn; it was a bit chilly, but the sun was still around to keep the city warm.
- [Favorite Toy](https://haniselim.com/favorite-toy/): Have you ever watched a little boy smash his favorite toys against the wall or the floor?
- [20 Ways to Love](https://haniselim.com/20-ways-to-love/): Take out your notebooks Take out your pencils and eraser Today’s lesson is: how to love?
- [May Flower - Part 8](https://haniselim.com/may-flower-part-8/): He froze there for a second as he held the doorknob. He couldn’t believe that she was standing there. He didn’t know what to do or say.
- [May Flower - Part 7](https://haniselim.com/may-flower-part-7/): “Daddy!” “This is your dad?!?” “This is your daughter?!?” Confusion and bewilderment washed over them. But they were surely happy to see each other.
- [May Flower - Part 6](https://haniselim.com/may-flower-part-6/): Down the halls of the school, you can hear the little girl humming the tone of that very special song.
- [May Flower - Part 5](https://haniselim.com/may-flower-part-5/): A day before the wedding, he arrived at the airport with one mission on his mind.
- [May Flower - Part 4](https://haniselim.com/may-flower-part-4/): A week prior to his arrival, she was sitting in her room thinking of what she should do. She was thinking of her long-lost love.
- [May Flower - Part 3](https://haniselim.com/may-flower-part-3/): Time passes by so quickly; two years passed. He couldn't forget. He couldn’t forget his one and first true love. He certainly tried to, but he couldn’t.
- [May Flower - Part 2](https://haniselim.com/may-flower-part-2/): She was just waking up. She reached for her phone. But no, he didn’t call. She looked into the mirror while washing her face.
- [May Flower - Part 1](https://haniselim.com/may-flower-part-1/): It’s a love story like no other. It’s a story of passion. It’s a story of two hearts that were once destined to spend every passing second together.
- [Search for Water](https://haniselim.com/watersearch/): A mother walks through the heat of the desert A child holds on tightly to the threads of her garment she walks for hours The child is barely keeping up She must carry the child.
- [Ten Things I Love About Life](https://haniselim.com/ten-things-i-love-about-life/): Life is inherently fair: While people may not always play fair, life itself adheres to specific rules.
- [Cultivating Trust and Connection](https://haniselim.com/cultivating-trust-and-connection/): I pride myself on being a transparent person, or at least I believe I am. However, transparency wasn't always a defining trait for me.
- [Maktoob: The Dance of Destiny and Human Agency](https://haniselim.com/maktoob-the-dance-of-destiny-and-human-agency/): "Slumdog Millionaire," a captivating story brought to life on the big screen, casts a spotlight on a multitude of themes, one of which is the compelling notion of 'Maktoob' – the Arabic term denoting that which is already written in the tapestry of destiny or fate.
- [Writing Our Own Narrative: Mastering the Source Code of Our Lives](https://haniselim.com/writing-our-own-narrative-mastering-the-source-code-of-our-lives/): In the vast landscape of artificial intelligence and ethics, one cannot help but wonder about the intricate source code that defines our own human existence.
- [Dealing with Leftover Emotions: The Art of Moving On](https://haniselim.com/dealing-with-leftover-emotions-the-art-of-moving-on/): In our journey through life, we encounter a myriad of relationships that shape who we are.
- [Embracing Our Inner Judge](https://haniselim.com/embracing-our-inner-judge/): In our daily lives, we often find ourselves judging others based on first impressions, appearances, or even names.
- [Unveiling the Divine Narrative: A Personal Journey of Belief](https://haniselim.com/unveiling-the-divine-narrative-a-personal-journey-of-belief/): Until a few years ago, my understanding of Islam was shaped by the mainstream narratives that portrayed it as a religion founded in the 7th century by Muhammad.
- [Nurturing the Parent-Child Relationship: A Call for Balance and Reciprocity](https://haniselim.com/nurturing-the-parent-child-relationship-a-call-for-balance-and-reciprocity/): The parent-child relationship holds immense importance in Islam, with clear instructions provided in the Quran regarding the respect and care children should show towards their parents.
- [The Epic Journey of Evolution: From the Big Bang to Human Civilization](https://haniselim.com/the-epic-journey-of-evolution-from-the-big-bang-to-human-civilization/): The evolution of the universe has led to the creation of galaxies, stars, planets, and ultimately, us.
- [National Identity: Unveiling the Bonds That Unite](https://haniselim.com/national-identity-unveiling-the-bonds-that-unite/): Throughout history, groups of people with shared interests and goals have been identified as distinct entities, forming their own unique national identities.
- [Unraveling the Divine Properties](https://haniselim.com/unraveling-the-divine-properties/): In a previous blog post, I touched upon the universal properties of the divine.
- [Examples of Universal Agreements in Today's World](https://haniselim.com/examples-of-universal-agreements-in-todays-world/): While there are plenty of calendars and ways to calculate days and years, we all agree that today is Tuesday (I wrote this on a Tuesday).
- [Safety and Security: Nurturing a Culture of Trust](https://haniselim.com/safety-and-security-nurturing-a-culture-of-trust/): In my travels, I have marveled at the diverse beauty of various places, each with its unique charm.
- [Universal Ethics: Shaping a Harmonious World in the Age of AI](https://haniselim.com/universal-ethics-shaping-a-harmonious-world-in-the-age-of-ai/): In an era defined by technological advancements and global interconnectedness, the concept of universal ethics assumes paramount significance.
- [The Art of Balance: Navigating Extremism with Wisdom](https://haniselim.com/artofbalance/): In the pursuit of a healthy and fulfilled life, balance plays a pivotal role.
- [Content Creation](https://haniselim.com/contentcreation/): Artists, writers, poets Creative individuals in general You know, the ones who create things They create with their hands, minds, pens Pencils, brushes, or a computer software Each one of us gives birth more than once In a lifetime Each piece goes through a similar process Ideas are planted in our minds It can be a conversation It can be a thought It can be anything in this world That is the holy union That is how art is conceived The ideas continue to grow Think a fetus in a womb Those ideas feed off our minds Many sleepless nights It takes over It kicks around We love it We hate the painful process Minus the throwing up And the morning sickness But think puffy eyes and dark circles Like excited expecting parents We talk about it to everyone We share our excitement with the world We think of names We think of its conception Letter after letter Brush stroke after another Brick by brick Mouse click after another Those ideas are shaped Our loved and trusted ones They are our sonograms “How does it look?” “What is it?” “Is it good?
- [Blame it on!](https://haniselim.com/blameiton/): Truthful I am Truthful you are not Sober I am Sober you are not And it was the drunken moments They revealed the truth Drunk calls Drunk texts Promises made and forgotten Lost in a deep drunken ocean.
- [Death](https://haniselim.com/poeticdeath/): Death! When I think of it, I am overcome with curiosity. It is the known unknown. We all know it is coming, yet we don’t know when, where, or how.
- [Blurred Lines](https://haniselim.com/blurred-lines/): While writing, I face many questions which force me outside of my comfort zone. For example, I had to decide on the details a parent shares with a child.
- [Human Nature: Bashar and Nas](https://haniselim.com/human-nature-bashar-and-nas/): Humans, let's own it — we have a bit of an infatuation with our 'ego'. We like to feel like we're the most important person in any given situation.
- [Global Citizenship Qualifications](https://haniselim.com/global-citizenship-qualifications/): The term ‘Global Citizen’ has gained popularity in recent years.
- [Loopholes!](https://haniselim.com/loopholes/): Let’s take a wild walk into history. The first humans lived in matriarchal societies.
- [Living life in the shadow of the great pyramids](https://haniselim.com/living-life-in-the-shadow-of-the-great-pyramids/)
- [Polygamy in Islamic context](https://haniselim.com/polygamy-in-islamic-context/): A while ago, I went on three dates with a Muslim-American woman. The first two dates were promising, and the third wasn’t the charm.
- [Egyptians and Death](https://haniselim.com/egyptiansanddeath/): Imagine if your hometown is known for the grandest grave ever built, the pyramids of Giza.
- [Rap and Mahraganat!](https://haniselim.com/rap-and-mahraganat/): I love music. I pride myself on having a diverse and multilingual music library with over twelve thousand songs, curated over three decades.
- [Hackers are Us!](https://haniselim.com/hackers-are-us/): Our interactions with one another are based on hacking. We decipher each other’s likes and dislikes to develop bonds and boundaries outside of ourselves.
- [The Great Reshuffle](https://haniselim.com/the-great-reshuffle/): Humanity is facing unprecedented challenges, which are somewhat repeats of past historical events, but not really, if you add the modern twist.
- [Broken Moral Compass](https://haniselim.com/4109-2/): Humans, with common goals, interests, and moral values, unite to create blueprints, societies, treaties, constitutions, and borders to feel safe with one another, defining both boundaries and rights.
- [Expectations and Boundaries](https://haniselim.com/expectations-and-boundaries/): My expectations of others stem from a simple belief—treat to be treated. I don’t ask for anything that I am not willing to provide for others.
- [Avoiding Unrealistic Expectations](https://haniselim.com/avoiding-unrealistic-expectations/): We can categorize unrealistic expectations into two. The first of the two are things that defy reality or science.
- [Expectations!](https://haniselim.com/expectations/): I do have expectations. I do expect others to act like human beings with some concern for the wellbeing, safety, and security of others around them.
- [The God: Properties!](https://haniselim.com/the-god-properties-part-i/): There are many things in this world that we do not understand.
- [Clowns’ Tears!](https://haniselim.com/clowns-tears/): One could say that Moe Amer and Ramy Youssef are the current generation’s answer to iconic comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld or Don Rickles.
- [The Gay Question](https://haniselim.com/the-gay-question/): As an Egyptian American youth with spiritual inclination in NYC, I had to face some odd situations that led to more odd situations, confrontations, and conversations.
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