Yerusalem Work

I'm a dreamer, a blogger and I self-publish creative writing. I have a degree in library science. I love to read. I focus on the intersection of religion and psychology. I aim to inspire. I'm an empathic listener with a pure heart. I was born in Ethiopia, but I grew up in the US. I love to travel. I love the arts, particularly, photography, filmmaking and dance.

A Sacred Assembly • 14th November 2016

My first Ramadan

Never despair

A Sacred Assembly • 17th October 2016

Forgiveness

The lesson is that sometimes the most difficult person to forgive is yourself.

A Sacred Assembly • 11th October 2016

Interview fail

I usually make at least one big mistake during a job interview

A Sacred Assembly • 8th October 2016

Teach me to love

Teach me to love Ethiopia

A Sacred Assembly • 6th October 2016

Tips for Talkative People

...innocent tips for people who have the gift of gab.

A Sacred Assembly • 6th October 2016

Invisible

So, I'm invisible? Black women more often go unnoticed...

A Sacred Assembly • 1st October 2016

Solidarity Sunday Picnic

Here is my speech from the Solidarity Movement for a New Ethiopia's first ever Solidarity Sunday picnic. Please enjoy it!

A Sacred Assembly • 1st October 2016

A Hand to Hold

Nevaeh, the one-year-old girl whom I met 14 years after the September 11th attacks, bears a name that read from right-to-left spells heaven. That's where...

A Sacred Assembly • 27th September 2016

Whom He loves

We should have a secure attachment to Allah. To Him we belong and to Him we will return. Islam provides us with a way to...

A Sacred Assembly • 27th September 2016

Friend and Protector

Growing closer with Allah involves clothing ourselves in righteousness. Doing good deeds can lift sadness and depression. It can lead to an eternal reward. Have...