In a world moving faster than ever, many people are searching for something deeper a connection that goes beyond the rush, a place to find peace, meaning, and belonging. As technology rapidly evolves, it’s not only changing how we work and communicate, but also how we experience spirituality. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quietly becoming a …
Author Archives: Maryam Popal
Working Bibliography
Below is my working bibliography for my research project. I have a total of eight sources. I’m including brief annotations for five of them, focusing on what each article offers to my understanding of how AI affects spirituality, faith, religion, and the platforms used to sell products and services related to spiritual life. For the …
RP Proposal Draft
In a world where everything moves faster than ever, many of us are seeking something deeper a connection that goes beyond the chaos, a place to find peace, meaning, and belonging. What if we could find that connection in the palm of our hands? As technology grows, it’s not just changing how we work or …
Whispers of Hope: A Journey for Every Girl’s Right to Learn
There are moments in life when the weight of the world feels unbearable when your heart aches with the pain of all that’s been lost. For me, that weight is the memory of Afghanistan, my homeland, where dreams once soared high and the future seemed full of promise. But everything changed the fall of our …
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Blogging Through Growth: Lessons and Future Ideas
Blogging this semester has been an emotional ride, one that helped me discover not only my voice as a writer but also some unexpected insights into my own thoughts, struggles, and growth. Switching from pre-med biology to architecture was a big change, and it felt like stepping into a whole new world. I had to …
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The Center of Love: Heart or Brain?
Let’s jump into a very different topic that we all are curious about at some point, love! It’s one of those tricky things that can leave us scratching our heads and questioning everything. So, here’s a fun thought: Do we love with our hearts, or do our brains get involved in this ride? So …
Quality Over Quantity
Quality Over Quantity: The Importance of Meaningful Reading in the Age of Technology We live in an age where information is everywhere. With the rise of the internet and AI, we have more books and articles at our fingertips than ever before. But this also raises a big question: How do we choose the right …
Sailing Toward Success with Our Talents
In life, we are constantly surrounded by waves—some gentle, some powerful. These waves symbolize the journey of success, shaped by our talents and passions. Like the ocean that flows forward without looking back, our lives move toward our dreams and aspirations. Each wave is a step toward embracing our unique gifts and realizing our full …
Paint Your Own Character!
In my second blog, I focused on life’s beautiful moments. Now, I want to explore how true beauty comes from within. Just as we shape our outer lives, it’s our character kindness, honesty, and confidence that truly defines us and leads to lasting success. God painted our faces, but He left our souls for us …
Biking Through Life: Poetry, Inspiration, and Personal Growth
Hi everyone! I’m Maryam Popal, studying architecture at OU. I came to the USA as a refugee in 2021, and it’s been an very challenging journey of discovering new things since then. I’m really into writing especially poetry and motivational stuff. I also love painting and biking, which are my ways of unwinding and finding …
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