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What belief would you like to give up?

Posted on Jun 17th, 2009 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

None. I did that kind of "housecleaning" when I was in my 20s and searching for answers. Now I'm satisfied with what I've found and what I believe.

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Is there anything for which you would give up your life?

Posted on Sep 29th, 2008 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

I would definitely die to protect my family. I think I would also be willing to die to protect my rights and my religious beliefs. I haven't come to this answer lightly. When I was... More »

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What did you believe as a child?

Posted on Sep 7th, 2008 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

When we went to church on Sundays, my father always wore a suitcoat. Before leaving the church, he folded the bulletin lengthwise and hid it somewhere inside his suit coat. I watched in awe. How... More »

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How tolerant are you?

Posted on Jan 15th, 2008 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

My level of tolerance varies. I have very high standards for myself and my children. They know what I expect from them in terms of behavior, morality, and any other area you could name. When... More »

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What would you fight for?

Posted on Jan 9th, 2008 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

I'm not sure if I could handle many physical fights, but I do fight and struggle every day. I will always do everything I can to help and protect my family. I will fight metaphorically... More »

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What is shifting in your thinking?

Posted on Dec 26th, 2007 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

My ideas about raising children and communicating with my teenage and young adult sons are constantly changing. I admit that I was harsh with my first son, and with my second to a lesser extent.... More »

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What do you stand for?

Posted on Dec 7th, 2007 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Is there a word count for this answer? I'm beginning to mentally break it down into chapters. . . Short version: I stand for peace. No war. Reduction of interpersonal conflict. Elimination (is that possible?) of... More »

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Do you relate to your Zodiac sign?

Posted on Oct 4th, 2007 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

I try to ignore astrology for fear that I'll get caught up in the superstitious elements, But I have read about my sign and, I must admit, I do relate to it. I was an August baby, so... More »

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Do you believe in God?

Posted on Jul 28th, 2007 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

I've always believed in God. When I was six, my older cousin proclaimed his atheism. I remember discussing this with my mother. We agreed it was a shame that my cousin felt that way. While... More »

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What's something you changed your mind about recently?

Posted on Jun 9th, 2007 by Jamilah : Creative Thinker Jamilah

Some of my most influential teachers these days are my children. Before they entered their teens, I had fixed notions about popular culture. It would corrupt their little minds. I banished it from our household.... More »

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