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fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

Flying Back With the Birds to My Hometown of Tehran

Distance does not soften the terror. It only deepens my helplessness. In moments like this, I realize that geography is not measured in miles, but in attachment. War rearranges distance. These days I find myself returning to "The Conference of the Birds," the 12th-century poem by Attar of Nishapur, seeking meaning through ancient wisdom about spiritual journeys and transformation.
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fromPsychology Today
10 months ago

Peace Psychology in a Time of War

Global conflict can trigger personal memories, especially when connected to places once visited.
Memories of peaceful places can be disrupted by global violence, causing both personal and collective grief.
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