“We, as humans, are made to seek, love, and strive for what is perfect and what is permanent. We are made to seek what’s eternal. We seek this because we were not made for this life. Our first and true home was Paradise: a land that is both perfect and eternal. So the yearning for that type of life is a part of our being. The problem is that we try to find that here. And so we create ageless creams and cosmetic surgery in a desperate attempt to hold on—in an attempt to mold this world into what it is not, and will never be.”
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Reclaim Your Heart: Personal Insights on Breaking Free from Life's Shackles
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Yasmin Mogahed
Yasmin Mogahed is an accomplished American columnist known for her insightful commentary on social and cultural issues. Born in 1980, she has made significant contributions to journalism, particularly in the area of cultural commentary, and has been recognized for her ability to bridge cultural divides through her writing. more
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