Author Archives: Poran Poregbal

About Poran Poregbal

In understanding the world, we Iranians (indeed all human beings) need to explore our own contextual, socio - culturally impacted worldview and our mindset. Although race, ethnicity, nationality, and culture are all human constructed values, still we have to define our way of being and the way of living our lives. Here is a chance to examine our Iranian way of relating to self and others. Our next generations have the right to know how our Iranian culture lived through hardships and how it deserves respect. In promoting our values, we have to be able to work at areas of strength while improving our weaknesses. With active participation and re-organization, we can help a healthier integration any where we are. Inner peace, love, empathy and healthy communication are our only tools in order to keep our heritage alive. We have to do it by ourselves.

Easily Offended Syndrom

A new mental health issue in our super sensitive world: Easily Offended Syndrome Have you not met those people who get offended by all and anything you say? If not, have a look around and you will find those people … Continue reading

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Nourouz Pirooz

A new Nourouz has arrived and we realize that we are still Iranians. The chaharshanbeh sori, haft sins, greetings, visits of the elders, and parties, are all possible for many of us residing in the western countries. This Nourouz and … Continue reading

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“Then nobody liked me”

Last words shown by Amanda Todd in a video, a young 15 year old year who committed suicide due to a horrific act of bullying. She was bullied for years and she suffered silently. The story has caused much pain … Continue reading

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Resiliencey Kicks In, Be Aware

Banning women from life, does not work anymore. These useless men in the shaking filed of power in our beloved home country do not know how to walk on their toes any more. Just these days we hear the news … Continue reading

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Schizophreina This Silent Killer

Schizophrenia is an illness that is unknown in many cultures and communities, while it is an illness that exists across all borders. Countless people from cultures that mental illness is a taboo do suffer emotionally and mentally in silence and … Continue reading

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Mass Shooting in Colorado

Mass shootings are occurring here and there. Once in a while, we see those painful images with the shocking news that someone has opened fire on random victims. These stories are being repeated too often while most attention goes to … Continue reading

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Despite Traumas; Seek the light

There are hopes and dreams while the level of uncertainty and ambiguity is high in the Middle East. The oppressive forces inflict more pain, as much as they are capable of, in order to stay in their blood draining hunt … Continue reading

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اعتراضات دانشجویی

پس از سرکوب‌های خونین چند ماه اخیر، این روزها دانشجویان در دانشگاه‌های تهران و دیگر نقاط کشور، برای ابراز مخالفت خود با شرایط موجود، سعی‌ بر عرض اندامی دوباره میکنند. ایشان با شجاعت و عزمی راسخ دوباره به میدان آماده … Continue reading

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قصه اتل متل

هر روز یک چیزی ممنوع میشود.  از نوع خوردن و خوابیدن، لباس پوشیدن، راه رفتن، حرف زدن، و انسان بودن تا هر آنچه که نام زندگی‌ دارد و یا ندارد، در میهن ما ممنوع است.  با ماشین‌های خاکبرداری بزرگ نه … Continue reading

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Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking is a decisive skill that has to be taught from the early ages. While critical thinking is pertinent to our daily life, it is not accepted or encouraged in dictatorships or oppressive systems. Still today in 2011, people … Continue reading

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