The Trap of Unimportant Busyness Shariq AliValueversity Many of us feel that we want to do something meaningful in life — write a book, learn a new skill, improve our health, or pursue an important goal aligned with our values… Read More »The Trap of Unimportant Busyness

Greta Thunberg“How Dare You?” Shariq AliValueversity The waters of the Mediterranean were relatively calm, but a storm raged in the hearts of those aboard the vessel. This was not a tourist trip, a commercial voyage, or an adventure at sea.… Read More »Greta Thunberg”How Dare You?”

The Culture of Comparison and the Bamboo Tree Shariq AliValueversity It is 11 o’clock at night, and a university student is sitting in his room, using his mobile phone. On LinkedIn, he sees a friend’s announcement about a new job.… Read More »The Culture of Comparison and the Bamboo Tree

توجہ کا بحران شارق علیویلیوورسٹی رات کا ایک بجا ہے۔ ایک نوجوان صرف “چند منٹ” کے ارادے سے اپنا فون کھولتا ہے۔ ایک ویڈیو سے دوسری ویڈیو پر سکرولنگ، پھر تیسری اور چوتھی ویڈیو۔ جب وہ اسکرین بند کرتا ہے… Read More »توجہ کا بحران

The Attention Crisis Shariq AliValueversity It is one o’clock in the morning. A young person opens their phone with the intention of spending “just a few minutes.” One video leads to another, then a third, then a fourth. By the… Read More »The Attention Crisis

A Grain of Salt Shariq AliValueversity After a sweaty cricket match on a hot day, a long walk, or an intense workout, we often return home feeling extremely thirsty. We quickly drink water, yet sometimes the weakness, dizziness, or fatigue… Read More »A Grain of Salt