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Osmani's Sufi Blog:
A weekly update of how our behavior changes with information we absorb...
... highlighting a Sufistic viewpoint with Poetry, Philosophy, Politics, Movies, Books, etc.
Jan 12, 2025
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Sufi Quote
Enjoy life.
There's plenty of time to be dead.
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.
Eye, Evil
it’s our own eye
I think
the one
that’s evil for our self
at times
when we look at our self
we seem better than anticipated
and we sort of get jealous of what we see
our own immune system,
than kicks in
to correct us
with something that detracts from our self
no point blaming others for this…
… such as casting an evil eye
there are no known rays, we know
that come from other eyes to hurt us
we know ourselves
better than others
and our own evil eye
reminds us to stay in line, if we really think
Politics...
1. I'm personally against an extreme version of any religion. I don't like extreme Christianity, ISIL, Hindutva, or Zionists. They practice intolerance of other faiths. It hurts the basic freedom that's been granted to humans. Leave them aside, don't even listen to them and negotiate with mainstream people. You'll find progress.
2. What's the big deal when religious Muslim men do not shake hands with unrelated women? Aren't we free to do what pleases us? Personally, I wouldn't feel hurt, if I were a woman, if someone doesn't want to shake my hand. It's less physical interaction.
3. So Andrew Tate is a fake Muslim, or so it seems.
Recent Movie Reviews: Blue ones are good!
* Miracle in Cell No. 7 (Netflix) 2019. Turkish. One of the best movies I've seen. Beautifully done!!!
* Upgrade (Netflix) 2018. A bit boring Sci-Fi film. Normally, I don't watch them but this one I did.
* Kidnapping Stella (Netflix) 2019. Great movie with good suspense. Kept watching it till end.
* The Land (Netflix) 2021. Polish. Short stories on funny life in Poland. Sort of ok to watch.
* The Mechanic (Netflix) 2011. It's a classic. Very well done crime story with the best actor!
* Disappearance at Clifton Hill (Netflix) 2020. A bit of a confusing movie. Not sur I was able to follow it.
* Earthquake Bird (Netflix) 2019. Japanese. Well thought out and presented movie. Good suspense and great acting.
* Pamero Pedro (Netflix) 2024. Spanish. Rural story with ghosts and such. Well done highlighting inherent behaviors of people living there.
* Streaker (Tubi) 2017. Swiss. Fairly enjoyable movie about a Professor trying to get out of a financial crisis.
* American Psycho (Netflix) 2000. It's a bit overhyped with a not very clear story line.
* I'm all girls (Netflix) 2021. Based on a true story in South Africa under the Apartheid regime about child trafficking. Marvelous movie!
* Maharaj (Netflix) 2024. Hindi. A bit of a silly movies as shown, although based on a true story. Junaid Khan is unimpressive, both as an actor and for his appearance.
Book Review:
The Obesity Code – Jason Fung, MD (2016) – 5 Stars
Explained clearly with humor and poise.
Of the many books on this topic, I found this one to be particularly clear. Citing detailed studies without mixing interpretations and concluding what is inescapable. Three things to take away in my opinion:
- Three meals a day; No snacks.
- No Sugar
- Fasting
Insulin resistance is the key in a multi-factorial explanation of why obesity occurs, starting mainly from the 1970’s. Realistic basis for meeting goals based on evidence of many studies. Great book to read!