The writer, Dr Hasnain Gulamali Walji (Texas, USA) is an entrepreneur, investor, technologist, and community volunteer. Born in Moshi, Tanzania, he is a researcher, speaker, and writer involved in developing professional training and e-learning applications in nutrition and integrative healthcare. He is President of Integrative Quest, Inc which specializes in formulating and marketing probiotics. He has authored 26 books, all written from a naturopathic perspective, endorsed by the Natural Medicine Society of England, and translated into several languages including Spanish, French, German, Turkish, Hungarian, Portuguese, and Chinese. A contributor to several journals on environmental and Third World consumer issues, he was the founder and editor of The Vitamin Connection – an International Journal of Nutrition, Health and Fitness, and Healthy Eating. He has written a script for a six-part television series, The World of Vitamins. His institutional work for the Muslim community spans over 30 years, Since 1976 he has served the World Federation of KSI Muslim Communities, as Secretary-General, Vice-President, and then as President of this august body. He is also a founding director and the Current President of the Mulla Asgher Memorial Library and Resource Center (MARC) in Toronto. He has served as editor of Shia International and Living Islam Magazines and is a regular contributor to a number of Islamic Journals. He has traveled worldwide, lecturing and reciting Majlises in English, Urdu, and Gujarati.He has a special interest in the History of the Khojas and currently working on a Documentary called The Khojas – A journey of faith. He is also a founding director of a Social Justice Institute called Penmanship For Peace focusing on the plight of persecuted minorities including the Shia in Pakistan and part of a team compiling a volume on Shia Genocide in Pakistan. His passion is in increasing interfaith understanding to make this world a better place for his five grandchildren. Dr Walji established MARC. He served as the Secretary-General of WF. Dr Hasnian Walji served as the vice president of WF during Mullah’s leadership in the capacity of the president of the World Federation.
In the twilight of my years, I’ve come to a pivotal understanding about the nature of time, a realization I wish I had reached much earlier. Time, I’ve learned, is an impartial, unfeeling continuum. It doesn’t heal wounds, propel us forward, or bring about change. These comforting myths about time I once held dear have given way to a more stark, yet empowering truth.
This enlightenment brings a profound shift in perspective. The true essence of living begins when one recognizes that happiness and fulfillment are not gifts of time but the fruits of our own actions and decisions. Every moment, every choice, matters immensely. They are the building blocks of our existence, the strokes in the masterpiece of our life.
Looking back, I see how this understanding would have profoundly influenced my younger self. Time, I now know, is merely a stage upon which the drama of life unfolds. It is indifferent, a silent witness to our joys, struggles, and triumphs. It does not pause for our regrets or hasten through our sorrows. Every second presents an invaluable opportunity to create, learn, and experience.
This realization has deepened my appreciation for the present. I’ve embraced a life of mindfulness and intentionality, keenly aware that time will not rectify my mistakes or realize my dreams for me. Living this way is challenging; it demands continuous introspection and a relentless pursuit of personal growth.
As I reflect on my life’s journey, I recognize that it’s been shaped by my choices, not the relentless march of time. I am the sculptor of my destiny, having molded my life with time as my medium. This profound understanding has revolutionized my approach to living. Each moment is cherished, each decision carries weight.
I now urge others to awaken to this truth. Recognize that time is but a constant, and it is your actions and choices that truly define your life. The sooner you realize this, the sooner you will begin to live authentically and fully. This is the essence of life – not the mere passage of time, but how you choose to fill it. Embrace the present, for ‘The Time is Now’ to live a life rich with purpose and meaning.
The writer, Dr Hasnain Gulamali Walji (Texas, USA) is an entrepreneur, investor, technologist, and community volunteer. Born in Moshi, Tanzania, he is a researcher, speaker, and writer involved in developing professional training and e-learning applications in nutrition and integrative healthcare. He is President of Integrative Quest, Inc which specializes in formulating and marketing probiotics. He has authored 26 books, all written from a naturopathic perspective, endorsed by the Natural Medicine Society of England, and translated into several languages including Spanish, French, German, Turkish, Hungarian, Portuguese, and Chinese. A contributor to several journals on environmental and Third World consumer issues, he was the founder and editor of The Vitamin Connection – an International Journal of Nutrition, Health and Fitness, and Healthy Eating. He has written a script for a six-part television series, The World of Vitamins. His institutional work for the Muslim community spans over 30 years, Since 1976 he has served the World Federation of KSI Muslim Communities, as Secretary-General, Vice-President, and then as President of this august body. He is also a founding director and the Current President of the Mulla Asgher Memorial Library and Resource Center (MARC) in Toronto. He has served as editor of Shia International and Living Islam Magazines and is a regular contributor to a number of Islamic Journals. He has traveled worldwide, lecturing and reciting Majlises in English, Urdu, and Gujarati. He has a special interest in the History of the Khojas and currently working on a Documentary called The Khojas – A journey of faith. He is also a founding director of a Social Justice Institute called Penmanship For Peace focusing on the plight of persecuted minorities including the Shia in Pakistan and part of a team compiling a volume on Shia Genocide in Pakistan. His passion is in increasing interfaith understanding to make this world a better place for his five grandchildren. Dr Walji established MARC. He served as the Secretary-General of WF. Dr Hasnian Walji served as the vice president of WF during Mullah’s leadership in the capacity of the president of the World Federation.
