The View From Here

You Win Some, You Learn Some  By Graylon Abukhadir Mayberry There’s an old saying that goes, “You win some, you lose some.” Most people treat it as timeless wisdom — a gentle reminder to accept life’s ups and downs. On the surface, it sounds reasonable enough: sometimes you succeed, sometimes you fail. But for me, that phrase has always felt like a cop-out, a way to justify stagnation instead of learning.When I hear someone repeat that line, the first word that comes to mind is cliché! It sounds polished, sure, but it doesn’t dig deep enough into the truth of growth and self-understanding.A Deeper Understanding (You Be the Judge)Here’s how I see it: a winner remains a winner regardless of circumstance. Likewise, a loser remains one until they redefine what success truly means. Winning isn’t about having a perfect record; it’s about striving. It’s about understanding that perfection is not attainable — but the disciplined pursuit of it transforms you into something higher.Each chall...

"When the Smoke Clears, look to your left and right" BY GRAYLON ABUKHADIR MAYBERRY  *** Unconditional Love: A Tangible Force Beyond Words Unconditional love is often described as boundless, selfless, and divine—a pure emotion that transcends the logic of reciprocity. Yet, in an era of conditional relationships and emotional caution, many still ask: Can unconditional love truly exist? To me, it not only exists—it is tangible, observable, and expressed through action rather than words.  Advocating for Unconditional Love Advocates across disciplines view unconditional love as the foundation of emotional health and human unity.   - Spiritual traditions teach that it mirrors the divine. In Christianity, it is God's love for all creation; in Islam, it is reflected in the compassionate nature of Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful)—a name of Allah that shares a root with “rahim” (womb), symbolizing the nurturing, unconditional love a mother bestows upon her child (Worl...

                          Peace to the People  Genocide is defined as the systematic and deliberate extermination of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. The term was coined after World War II in response to the atrocities committed by Nazi Germany, and it has become central to international law and human rights discussions regarding crimes against humanity.Understanding GenocideGenocide is established by the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948), which outlines acts such as killing members of the group, causing serious bodily or mental harm, inflicting conditions calculated to bring about the group's destruction, and forcibly transferring children. Genocide is not limited to mass killings but includes broader measures intended to eliminate a group’s existence.Israel and Accusations of GenocideThe situation between Israel and Palestine has drawn frequent ...