
I See The Universe in Your Eyes
After a long struggle with rejecting religion and spirituality, I finally learned that I get to decide for myself what to believe. That I can choose what I feel is true. I learned for myself that we all have a universe within us. Look into the eyes of those around you, look into their souls, and see the universe within them as well. Let this piece be a representation of the connection between you and all others around you. Allow yourself to feel a part of the whole universe along with everyone else on the planet. *** This reliance on logic set me up to be blind to the truth. The truth—the real truth—is not found within a textbook or lab. It is not taught in a classroom. You cannot learn about the truth through study. The truth behind the universe—your truth—can be found within you. Slowly, I came to realize this and I began to find my own truth. Even though I was raised in an Islamic household, I am not religious nor do I identify with any religion. I found my own spirituality, my