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Chicken Domestication
New article in PNAS:
Though chickens are the most numerous and ubiquitous domestic bird, their origins, the circumstances of their initial association with people, and the routes along which they dispersed across the world remain controversial. In order to establish a robust spatial and temporal framework for their origins and dispersal, we assessed archaeological occurrences and the domestic status of chickens from ∼600 sites in 89 countries by combining zoogeographic, morphological, osteometric, stratigraphic, contextual, iconographic, and textual data. Our results suggest that the first unambiguous domestic chicken bones are found at Neolithic Ban Non Wat in central Thailand dated to ∼1650 to 1250 BCE, and that chickens were not domesticated in the Indian Subcontinent. Chickens did not arrive in Central China, South Asia, or Mesopotamia until the late second millennium BCE, and in Ethiopia and Mediterranean Europe by ∼800 BCE. To investigate the circumstances of their initial domestication, we correlated the temporal spread of rice and millet cultivation with the first appearance of chickens within the range of red junglefowl species. Our results suggest that agricultural practices focused on the production and storage of cereal staples served to draw arboreal red junglefowl into the human niche. Thus, the arrival of rice agriculture may have first facilitated the initiation of the chicken domestication process, and then, following their integration within human communities, allowed for their dispersal across the globe.
Since Indian archaeologists have claimed domesticated chicken remains as old as 6,000 BC, this is not going to be accepted without a fight. Nor should it be; the study of dog and horse domestication has shown that different approaches can produce widely divergent results – for dogs, c. 15,000 years ago vs. 33,000 years ago – using arguments that seem compelling on their own terms.
An earlier spread of domesticated chickens has also been used to explain a bunch of odd evidence, for example an Egyptian text from 1450 BC that mentions "the bird that gives birth every day." If those weren't chickens, that leaves unanswered questions.
This new result is one of dozens flowing from improved radiocarbon dating. Many old dates are wrong because things buried in the ground get contaminated. For example, these authors say that one chicken bone from Morocco with an ancient date was actually a modern bone that came into contact with old material; what was on the outside of the bone had nothing to do with the bone itself. Using modern methods, a lab can take that same bone and extract purified bone collagen from it, a tiny amount to be sure but enough to produce a radiocarbon date that almost certainly relates to the bone itself.
Besides the redating, these authors also say that chickens were not initially domesticated for food. The early bones come from ritual contexts, not trash dumps, and they are complete birds rather than cut up bones. One theory is that chickens served as alarms and were treated as guardian spirits. Another is that they were initially used for cockfighting, which may have had some ritual function. Or maybe they were just pets; people all over the world still do that.
When I was growing up I read a lot of very confident statements about animal domestication, as if the questions had all been answered, but that has turned out not to be true at all.
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Islamic Spirituality and Mental Well-Being
Published: March 13, 2017 • Updated: June 2, 2022
Author: Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman
•Introduction•The Role of Spirituality in Emotional and Mental Well-Being•A Psycho-spiritual Analysis of a Prophetically Prescribed Prayer for Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms•Analysis•Conclusion•Notes
Modern science has recently taken a keen interest in the wisdoms found in the ancient eastern traditions such as Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Hinduism. In the relatively new field of positive psychology,1 many of these eastern traditions are utilized to enhance general well-being.2 The Buddhist practice of mindfulness meditation is a great example of a modern psychological intervention that has been taken directly from the East. A browse through the literature will reveal a plethora of studies that have studied its neurobiological effects and therapeutic benefits.3 The promising results found in these studies have led to the incorporation of mindfulness meditation into a wide variety of treatment protocols for both physical and mental illnesses.
However, the tradition of spirituality within Islām is arguably the least examined of all the world's major spiritual philosophies in terms of its potential effects on well-being. In the modern era, the Islāmic tradition tends to be spoken of solely in terms of dogma, emphasizing its political, ritual, and legal doctrines, while neglecting its profound spiritual and moral dimensions. Historically, however, many Muslim scholars dedicated their lives to exploring spiritual and psychological questions of human well-being and flourishing. This paper attempts to uncover some of this lost heritage to demonstrate its relevance to modern discussions in mental health. It is divided into 2 sections: (i) The Role of Spirituality in Emotional and Mental Well-Being (ii) A Psycho-spiritual Analysis of a Prophetically Prescribed Prayer for Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms.
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The Role of Spirituality in Emotional and Mental Well-Being
Ibn Ḥazm (d. 456 AH), the famous Andalusian scholar of Islām said, "I searched for a common goal amongst humankind, to which all would agree to strive for excellence. I have not found anything other than the vanquishing of anxiety [hamm]."4
The pursuit of emotional balance and the dissipation of anxiety is indeed universal and continues until today. Despite the immense scientific progress and medical advancements that have been achieved in the last few centuries, there seems to be a decline in mental health. Rates of depression have dramatically increased between 1988 to 2008 in the United States.5 It has been found that the use of antidepressants in the population rose 400 percent within this time frame.6 The rate of suicide tripled in the young (ages 15-24) between 1950 and 2000.7 For the middle-aged population, rates of suicide have increased 40 percent from 1999 to 2016.8
Perhaps surprisingly, suicide rates are much higher in wealthier nations than in poorer countries.9 A cross-cultural study involving 132 countries and close to 140,000 people found that, although there were higher rates of reported happiness in wealthier regions, there were much lower rates of perceived meaning in life compared to poorer countries.10 People in poorer countries like Niger and Togo reported some of the highest rates of meaning but also the lowest rates of happiness.11 This suggests that happiness does not explain the disparity in suicide rates.12 A key factor that could explain the variance between countries is the ability of the population to achieve meaning and purpose in life.13
Abstracting meaning from the world is one of the core features of spirituality.14 Thus, these studies point to the tremendous value spirituality brings to regulating emotional imbalance. Developing one's spirituality is more important than financial achievements. People often believe that transient states of happiness obtained through entertainment, wealth, and possessions will enable them to escape their hamm (anxiety). Ibn Ḥazm comments,
When you think very deeply about all the affairs [of this world], you will be at a loss. Your contemplation will inevitably lead to the understanding that everything in this worldly life is temporary. Thus, one must recognize that true purpose lies in only working for the hereafter [which is eternal]. This is because at the end of all your dreams and aspirations in this world is the eventuality of ḥuzn [grief] – Either your ambitions are taken away from you, or you are forced to give up your goals [both pathways will lead to grief]. There is no escape from these two ends except in striving towards God. In this case, a person achieves happiness in this life and for eternity. Their hamm is a lot less compared to the hamm of humankind. They are respected by friend and foe alike and, as for their eternity, then it is paradise.15
Ibn Ḥazm points out that the temporal nature of this world will inevitably lead a person into an existential crisis. Seeking meaning is our way out of the abyss. It is a spiritual endeavor that centers around discovering what makes our lives worth living.
Spiritual intelligence and the ability to process life events
Some people tend to think about mental illness and emotional states in purely biological terms. While it is true that there are biological components to our emotions and our mind, they are not the only components. Modern psychology has recognized that a core aspect of the human mind involves spirituality. In fact, Dr. Robert Emmons, a leading researcher in the psychology of spirituality, proposed that spirituality should be thought of as a separate type of human intelligence.16 Spiritual intelligence is essentially the ability of a person to process the world around them and discover meaning and significance. In the Islāmic tradition, this process involves contemplating the ayaat (signs) of God that exist in the world and extracting knowledge to inform us on how to act, think, and feel. For example, when a person witnesses the change in trees during the season of fall, he sees it as an ayah from God. Perhaps it reminds them of the temporal nature of this world, inspiring them to strive for loftier aims in life. Or perhaps the different colors inspire them to recognize the beauty of the diversity of humankind. When a person with high spiritual intelligence goes through life, his mind is constantly abstracting positive meaning and significance from the events that unfold around him. This fuels positive spiritual states such as inspiration, optimism, gratitude, and perseverance.
People with lower levels of spiritual intelligence will either abstract false meanings from the world around them or fail to recognize the ayaat of God altogether. This will fuel states such as anger, jealousy, arrogance, and conceit. The Qurān provides us with an excellent example of this reality through the story of the man with two gardens. After describing the beautiful nature of these gardens, the Qurān quotes the false notions this man abstracted from it due to his poor spiritual intelligence:
He said, 'I do not think this will ever end. And I do not think that the hour will be established, and even if I am returned to My Lord then I will find in with Him an even better placing.'17
As the years in the garden passed, this man failed to recognize the ayaat of God manifested in the changing of seasons and the continuous cycle of death and rebirth. This should have directed him to realize the temporal nature of his own life and the fragility of what he possessed. Furthermore, the cycle of death and rebirth should have been an ayah of the reality of the hereafter. The righteous companion of this man who had a high level of spiritual intelligence explains what should have been abstracted from these ayaat:
And why didn't you say when you entered your garden, '[This is] What God Wills and there is no capability except through God.'18
In the fields of clinical psychology and psychiatry, many practitioners are also starting to recognize the role of spirituality as an essential part of both prevention and treatment of mental illness. In a paper in the Journal of Family Practice, the authors conclude, "…When appropriate, spiritual issues should be addressed in patient care since they may have a positive impact on health and behaviour, and [we] recommend that the medical model be expanded to a biopsychosocial-spiritual one."19 A systematic review of multiple studies (which represents one of the highest levels of clinical evidence)20 showed that increased levels of spirituality and religiosity in adolescence correlated with better mental health.21 As we can see, spirituality and the quest for meaning appear to be very important in providing optimal mental health care.
Spiritual stations and strengths also have very strong protective and therapeutic properties. Ibn al-Qayyim (d. 751 AH) explains,
The past can never be changed or corrected with sadness [ḥuzn], but rather with contentment [riḍā], gratitude [ḥamd], patience [ṣabr], a firm belief in destiny [imān bil qadar] and the verbal recognition that everything occurs by the Decree of God [qaddarAllāhu wa mā shā wa fa'l].22
There is a very large body of literature in the field of positive psychology that correlates self-regulation and gratitude with lower incidence of mental illness. Self-regulation is the will power that enables people to act in accordance with their values and long term benefit despite costs to energy or short term pleasure.23 This construct seems to be represented in the Islāmic spiritual tradition as ṣabr. Ibn al-Qayyim mentions that linguistically ṣabr has three connotations: (1) restraining, (2) strength and (3) building.24 He explains that ṣabr is the strength of will that enables people to act in ways that bring them benefit.25
This concept of self-regulation is so significant that Dr. Timothy J. Strauman has proposed that clinical depression is actually a disorder of self-regulation.26 Regarding gratitude (shukr), a study correlating gratitude with many different measures of subjective well-being demonstrated an inverse relationship with several unpleasant states. It showed the strongest negative relationship with depression.27
Spirituality is an important component in the healing and protection of the mind. The Islāmic spiritual tradition contains a wide variety of practices and beliefs that can be analyzed for therapeutic benefit. Rather than presenting a comprehensive overview, we have elected to focus on one prescribed practice for anxiety and depressive symptoms: a specific duaā (prayer) designed to ward off anxiety and depression.
A Psycho-spiritual Analysis of a Prophetically Prescribed Prayer for Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي عَبْدُكَ، ابْنُ عَبْدِكَ، ابْنُ أَمَتِكَ، نَاصِيَتِي بِيَدِكَ، مَاضٍ فِيَّ حُكْمُكَ، عَدْلٌ فِيَّ قَضَاؤُكَ، أَسْأَلُكَ بِكُلِّ اسْمٍ هُوَ لَكَ سَمَّيْتَ بِهِ نَفْسَكَ، أَوْ أَنْزَلْتَهُ فِي كِتَابِكَ، أَوْ عَلَّمْتَهُ أَحَدًا مِنْ خَلْقِكَ، أَوِ اسْتَأْثَرْتَ بِهِ فِي عِلْمِ الْغَيْبِ عِنْدَكَ، أَنْ تَجْعَلَ الْقُرْآنَ رَبِيعَ قَلْبِي، وَنُورَ صَدْرِي، وَجَلَاءَ حُزْنِي، وَذَهَابَ هَمِّي
The Prophet ﷺ said,
Whoever is afflicted with grief or anxiety, then he should pray with these words, 'Oh Allāh, certainly I am your slave, the son of your male slave and the son of your female slave. My forehead is in Your Hand. Your Judgment upon me is assured and Your Decree concerning me is just. I ask You by every Name that you have named Yourself with, revealed in Your Book, taught any one of Your creation or kept unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen that is with You, to make the Qurān the spring of my heart, and the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness and the reliever of my distress.'28
Before delving into the analysis of this prayer we would like to clarify the usage of key terms. When we refer to states such as anxiety and depression we are not necessarily referring to them in the clinical context of mood or anxiety disorders. Anxiety and depression are not considered to be indicative of mental illness unless certain clinical criteria are met. In fact, anxiety and depressed moods can often be useful emotional responses to difficult life circumstances.
It should also be clarified we are not proposing that the psycho-spiritual therapy found in this prophetic prayer should be a replacement for modern therapy. We do not intend to minimize the biological component of treatment. This delicate balance was surprisingly understood by Islāmic scholar Ibn al-Qayyim centuries before the advent of modern psychiatry:
The second category of diseases of the heart are based on emotional states such as anxiety, sadness, depression, and anger. This type of disease can be treated naturally by treating the cause or with medicine that goes against the cause…And this is because the heart is harmed by what harms the body and vice versa.29
This disclaimer notwithstanding, it is worth noting that, given the neuroplasticity of the brain, often a profound change in thoughts, attitudes, and emotions as a result of cognitive and spiritual therapy can produce neurochemical alterations that may reduce the need for extensive pharmacologic interventions.30
Du'aā as Psychotherapy
Unlike other notions of prayer that are often reduced to mere incantations or wish lists, du'aā is much more profound. In fact, many of the most powerful du'aās in the Qurān do not even contain a request to God. Instead, they are humbling expressions of truth in response to trial and tribulation. For instance, when the Prophet Ayyūb (as) was afflicted with severe disease and poverty he called out, "Indeed, adversity has touched me and you are the Most Merciful of the merciful."31
In the Islāmic tradition, du'aās represent a medium for individuals to strive against the chaos they find in life, recognizing the truths behind it that bring order. It is a method by which believers find meaning which strengthens their underlying belief structures as a means of coping with the events unfolding in their lives.
Clinical psychology recognizes the therapeutic importance of altering the belief structures of a patient experiencing mental illness. One of the most widely used methods of psychotherapy is called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). It is a therapy designed to encourage positive beliefs and behaviors while altering negative ones: "(it) is essentially a collaborative and individualized program that helps individuals to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learn or relearn healthier skills and habits."32
The du'aā can be divided into 4 components. We will explore the deep spiritual themes in each component and examine their relevance to mental well-being.
1 – Oh Allāh, certainly I am your slave, the son of your male slave and the son of your female slave.
One of the most important factors involved overall well-being is having a strong sense of self-awareness. The du'aā starts with gaining true self-awareness and understanding of one's fundamental role in the world. Human beings understand themselves in relation to other people. We are embedded in complex social networks and play different roles based on who we are interacting with. We act and think differently when we are with our parents compared to when we are with our friends. We wear different versions of "Us" according to the situation. The process by which a person shifts their personality to correctly align with the social situation at hand is referred to as self-monitoring.33 This begs the question, who is the real "You"? Is it the "friend You" or the "work You"? Perhaps it is the "family You"? We are reminded in this du'aā that the true "You" is the "Slave of God You." This "You" is not a separate identity, it is a personality that should influence and inform all other versions of "You."
Having said that, the shift in personality that occurs based on the social context is not necessarily a negative thing. Enacting different roles in the world generally enables us to attain what we wish to achieve. We play the employee role and can accomplish our daily tasks and get paid. We play the friend role and the positive interactions result in laughter, joy, and fun. We play the father role so we can teach our children. If you acted as an employee to your son, then it would result in a failure of parenting. If we acted as a father to our friends, then it would result in a failure of friendship. It is vital that we know what role we are meant to play for our relationships and our lives to thrive.
What happens when we don't know what role to play? That is usually what results in the onset of anxiety. When a person is anxious about the future it is because they do not know how to act in a way that fulfills their needs. All the versions of themselves fail to work. They are unsure what role to play. As mentioned, we are guided in this du'aā to recognize that the fundamental role that permeates all our roles is servitude to God. When we act in the world as a slave of the Most High, we gain clarity on how we are meant to respond in any life situation. When we are wronged we respond with forgiveness as slaves of the Most-Forgiving (Al-Ghafūr). When there is oppression we spread justice as slaves of the Most Just (Al-Muqsiṭ). When ignorant people are vulgar with us we respond with words of peace as slaves of the Most Merciful (Ar-Raḥmān). When we are unsure what the future holds we rely on the One Who controls everything as slaves of The Disposer of all affairs (Al-Wakīl).
The Islāmic concept of servitude to God
A person may see such ideas of servitude and submission as self-deprecating or humiliating. However, servitude and surrender to God are some of the most empowering concepts in the Islāmic tradition. They constitute the source of our true freedom in this world and our escape from its shackles. As we declare our servitude to God, we declare our independence and freedom from everything else in this world. By doing so, we recognize our independence and freedom from whatever we may be grieving over. The relationships we hold dear, the loved ones we cherish, the property we own, the career we have toiled for, the respect we have earned; all of this can be lost in an instant. The Qurān references this reality with a beautiful parable,
Know that the life of this world is but amusement, diversion, adornment, boasting to one another and competition in increase of wealth and children. The example of this is like a rain that results in plant growth, immediately pleasing the farmers. Then it inevitably turns yellow and then becomes scattered debris…34
As the Qurān mentions, everything in life that we are attached to will eventually leave us. Once they "turn yellow," we may find ourselves frozen in time. Our conception of ourselves can be so anchored to this world that when it fades, we can lose ourselves. Our attachment to God is meant to be central and our ultimate anchor in life. When we submit and surrender to God, we become content with what we have lost and free ourselves from our own psychological slavery.
Dr. Nazir Khan, a contemporary thinker on Islāmic spirituality, expounds on the various manifestations of psychological slavery in the modern age,
Beautifying one's appearance would seem to be a healthy expression of freedom, until of course, we witness the alarming devaluation of the self that has become rampant in the modern cosmetic culture…The striking proportion of society willing to go under the knife to change themselves may represent physical freedom to some, but it may also suggest a worrying degree of psychological enslavement.35
What we are supposed to want and desire is programmed and conditioned into our thoughts by a cultural and marketing tsunami that engulfs our minds right from childhood.36
Psychological slavery also manifests in an obsession with entertainment, illusion and fantasy. Two decades ago, one author noted that the average American child watched more television by the age of 6, than the amount of time one speaks to one's father in an entire lifetime.37
Neurophysiology of Worship
Interestingly, the freedom and relief that comes with surrendering one's will to God has been found to have profound effects on our brain biology. Some preliminary work that has focused on investigating the neurophysiological effects of ṣalah and dhikr.38 By conducting neuroimaging of Muslims performing both actions, the researchers demonstrated that they were associated with a decrease in frontal lobe activity, as measured by cerebral blood flow. The prefrontal cortex is thought to play a role in executive functioning, which includes willpower and decision making. The authors suggested that the act of surrendering to God found in Islāmic practices may underlie the decreased frontal lobe activity found in this study.
One of the most fascinating features of this investigation was the comparison of prayer performed in an automatic manner without khushu' (spiritual concentration) versus prayer performed in a deliberate manner with khushu'. The automatic manner of performing prayer had minimal effects in altering the pattern of brain activity and was comparable to daily activity. It was only when the individual performed prayer in a deliberate focused manner, internalizing the feelings of surrender and submission to God, that a profound neurophysiological change was witnessed with hypo-frontalization (decreased activity in the frontal lobes of the brain), as well as increased activity in the basal ganglia (involving the brain's reward system) and the anterior cingulate gyrus. With respect to the latter, the researchers commented, "The anterior cingulate is involved with emotional regulation, learning, and memory, and plays a major role in lowering anxiety and irritability, and enhancing emotional and social awareness."39
The feeling of submission produced by dhikr and ṣalah is significant to our discussion on mental health because of its association with hypofrontality. The transient hypofrontality hypothesis developed by Arne Dietrich in 2006 asserts that decreased activity in the frontal regions can produce a therapeutic effect in certain mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).40
The prefrontal cortex is associated with attentional and emotional responses. Thus, hyperactivity in this region can be correlated with hyper awareness and hyper vigilance, leading to an increased level of anxiety. The theory asserts that decreasing activity in the prefrontal region can provide symptom relief. This same model can be used to explain depression and OCD.41
It is quite fascinating that this prescribed du'aā by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ starts with very strong themes of surrender. Badr-Ad-Deen al-'Ayni (d. 855 AH) in his explanation of this du'aā comments on its unique emphasis on submission,
And in this [statement] is the perfection of submission, humility, and gnosis through [the expression of] servitude to God. This is because it was not simply stated 'I am your servant,' but it was further emphasized through 'son of your male servant and son of your female servant.' This indicates a hyperbolic emphasis on submission and servitude to God. This is because the solitary servant is not the same as a servant, whose father is also a servant.42
Spiritually, submission produces strong feelings of relief and reliance on God (tawakkul). Biologically, this correlates to a decreased blood flow in the frontal region, resulting in the suspension of one's will to control and manipulate their environment. The neurological study on ṣalah also showed a correlation with increased blood flow in the caudate nucleus.43 This region is implicated in the reward system of the brain.44 This may be associated with the pleasure that is felt by believers when they submit their will to God. Thus, ṣalah itself can represent a strong form of therapy as indicated in the following narration about the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ:
Ḥudhayfah said, "When the Prophet ﷺ would be in an overwhelming situation, he would pray ṣalah."45
Ṣalah is a practice that allows the human being to enter into the presence of the divine with full submission and to spiritually leave this world. The system of ṣalah itself includes expressions of independence from the world and surrender to God, as it is recited, "You alone we worship and from You alone we seek aid." It includes a prayer for the light of guidance to bring a person out of the darkness, "Guide us to the straight path." Ibn al-Qayyim in his book, Asraar as-Ṣalah (The secrets of the ṣalah) explains how the postures of the ṣalah are physical manifestations of its impact on our spirit. It is a system that aligns the tongue, the limbs and the spirit in perfect harmony. The bowing and prostration are physical manifestations of our spiritual submission to and reliance upon God. Our standing represents the strength that we gain from God, when we turn to Him. This harmony of the body and spirit through submission relieves the stress of the mind and allows individuals to truly recognize their purpose in life and connection with all existence. When one stands in front of one's Lord, one can truly see oneself as interconnected with the rest of creation, all as servants of the Most Merciful.
Fundamentally, the theme of submission permeates the entire belief and behavioral system of the Islāmic spiritual tradition. It is the linguistic meaning of "Islām" and the foundation of worship. This powerful concept can be both protective and therapeutic in the context of mental health.
2 – My forehead is in Your Hand. Your Judgment upon me is assured and Your Decree concerning me is just.
In addition to continuing the theme of submission in the previous section, this part of the du'aā invokes the concept of Divine Destiny (qadar). Destiny is a powerful concept in Islām that allows a person to truly move on from the mistakes they have made and the calamities that have befallen them. This phrase of the du'aā reminds the individual that everything that has occurred in one's life is by the decree of God. Necessarily, whatever God decrees is Wise, Just, and Compassionate. Al-'Ayni explains, "Everything You judge concerning me is necessarily just, because justice is Your attribute."46 One particular Prophetic narration also speaks to this reality,
Ṣuhayb reported: The Prophet ﷺ, said, "Wondrous is the affair of the believer as there is good for him in every matter, and this is not true for anyone but the believer. If he is pleased, then he thanks Allāh and there is good for him. If he is harmed, then he shows patience and there is good for him."47
We are comforted that our pain is not in vain, and that it is all part of the plan of God in our lives. This crucial belief in Divine Decree provides us with the ability to shift our cognitions away from the agitating questions of "Why me?' "What did I do to deserve this?" which only serve to create more distress in our lives. Instead, we recognize that the One who decrees with Wisdom and Justice has decreed it and so there is meaning and purpose in what is occurring and what has occurred. We shift our cognitions towards discovering "What can I learn from this?", "How can I use this to grow?"
The ability to find meaning in adversity is a key quality that protects against depressed mood and anxiety during intense trials. Viktor Frankl, a holocaust survivor of an Auschwitz concentration camp outlines the meaning-based psychotherapeutic approach that helped him and others cope with the horrors they experienced in his book, Man's Search for Meaning.48
The realization of truth and development of virtue is the method by which a person perseveres through hardship and finds meaning in it. The Islāmic stories of resilience in the face of adversity capture this reality. When Prophet Yūnus (as) was thrown into the middle of the vast ocean in the darkness of the night, he called out, "There is nothing worthy of worship except you, Exalted are You! I have been of the oppressors."49 When Prophet Ibrahīm (as) was being catapulted into the pit of fire, he called out, "God is sufficient for me and the Best Disposer of Affairs."50 When Prophet Ādam (as) was expelled from paradise, he called out, "Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if you do not forgive us and have mercy on us, then we will be lost."51
It is intriguing that in such dire circumstances, there are no requests made in any of these du'aās. In all of these incredible situations, the prophets were able to realize the truth in the face of calamity. From these stories, we learn about truths we are meant to recognize in our own life experiences. The realization that this life is chaotic and pointless unless one submits to the Divine as seen in the story of Yūnus (as). The realization of God's Perfection is stirred when we are in the most intense states of vulnerability as witnessed in the tremendous courage of Ibrahīm (as). And our extreme destitution and neediness before God are realized in our worst failures as shown in the story of the fall and rise of Ādam (as). It is through these realizations and expressions of truth that we are delivered from darkness into light.
3 – I ask You by every Name that you have named Yourself with, revealed in Your Book, taught any one of Your creation or kept unto Yourself in the knowledge of the unseen that is with You.
Charles Snyder, a leading positive psychologist in the study of hope, defines hope as "a positive motivational state that is based on an interactively derived sense of successful agency and pathways."52 This definition essentially states that hope involves possessing agency and pathways. Agency refers to the belief that a person can affect the future, and pathways refer to the belief that one has the resources to obtain one's objectives. In the previous sections of the du'aā, we sought strength in our agency through the Power of God. We surrendered our will and capacity to God's Decree. In this section, we realize the pathways that are available to us to change our situation. The Names and Attributes of God represent the solutions to all of our problems. When we are overcome with grief and remorse for what we have done in the past, we recognize that God is Al-Ghafūr (The Eternally Forgiving). If we are on the brink of losing our home, unable to provide for our family, we call out to Ar-Razzāq (The Provider). When we can't seem to put our life together after being hit with calamity after calamity, we recognize our strength lies in Al-Qadīr (The One with Ultimate Power). When we just feel like we are at the bottom of a pit, we never lose hope in the mercy of Ar-Raḥmān (The Most Merciful).
Hopeful thinking has been associated with higher levels of academic success, physical and psychological health.53 It provides people with a powerful tool to move through life at times of adversity. One of the strongest spiritual states in the Islāmic tradition is rajā (hope) in God's Mercy. It is described by Ibn al-Qayyim as one of the wings of the believers, "Fear and hope [in God] are like two wings of a bird that are used to fly."54
Hope allows a person to transcend the current situation and live for a better future. Thus, when our backs are against the wall and we feel alone in our fight, we realize that the person who has no one else has Allāh.
This part of the du'aā emphasizes the Names and Attributes of God that evoke powerful feelings of awe. As the various epistemic and ontological categories of Names are described, a person is guided to ponder on the majesty of God. This strong feeling of awe also plays a positive role in mental health. Dr. Jonathan Haidt investigated the significance and reality of awe and described it as involving a two-step cognitive process.55 The first step is experiencing vastness. Vastness is anything experienced or brought to the mind that is larger than one's self or one's ordinary level of experience. The second step is accommodation. When a person experiences vastness beyond what that person's current mental structures are capable of processing, the mind accommodates. There are adjustments made to one's mental structures that allow them to accommodate truths never known or experienced before. In times of hardship, existing knowledge structures are not sufficient. Experiencing awe allows a person to experience rebirth and enlightenment, learning new knowledge that can be used to solve the crisis at hand.
This relates to our previous discussion on truths realized during hardships. As people call upon the Names and Attributes of God, pondering upon their manifestations in their lives, their chests expand through the awe they experience. This expansion provides them with insights and wisdoms that aid them on their journey away from struggle into felicity.
4 – To make the Qurān the spring of my heart, the light of my chest, the banisher of my sadness and the reliever of my distress.
As our hearts were once filled with sadness and distress, we seek to eliminate these feelings with the illumination of the Qurān. The Qurān is God's guidance for humankind. It is through the light of this guidance that all things are made clear in our lives.
And We have sent down to you the Book as clarification for all things and as guidance and mercy and good tidings for the Muslims.56
It is through this light that the darkness of our distress is vanquished and all that remains is the radiance of faith.
A book which We have revealed to you so that you might bring humankind out of darkness into the light by the permission of their Lord to the path of the Exalted in Might, the Praiseworthy.57
A regular relationship with this book of guidance further enables our maladaptive thought patterns to transform into a cognitive worldview of optimism, hope, and meaning. There are stories in the Qurān of unimaginable tragedy and hardship that we can resonate with. There are powerful expressions of the power and mercy of God that engender strength and hope. And there are vivid descriptions of the next life that help us realize the temporal and insignificant nature of this world compared to the next. The Qurān is the rope that we can pick up after we have fallen.
The positive spiritual and emotional states that were produced in the first parts of the du'aā are meant to be continued through a relationship with the Qurān. Feelings of surrender, reliance, and hope can become imprinted on us during difficult times through the words of the Qurān. Our belief structures are also built by the Qurānic narrative. This informs us of how to look at the world and how to act in it. It rejuvenates our hearts, inspires us with wisdom, and vanquishes our sorrow.
The Islāmic tradition sees hardship and adversity as opportunities for establishing an absolute dependency on God, submitting to Him, learning the truth, and building virtue. It is important for us to realize the profound psychological insights our tradition contains and extract this timeless guidance for all to benefit. The Islāmic literature in the field of spirituality is full of writings that focus on building an Islāmic personality. The current paper focused primarily on one hadīth narration. We recommend further research focus on (1) a more comprehensive study of the Qurān, Hadīth and Sīrah traditions in regards to spirituality and mental health; (2) a critical analysis of theories of mental health, human psychology, and personality provided by the classical tradition of Islām; and (3) examining links among various forms of Islāmic worship and Islāmic theology and underlying psycho-spiritual states and mental well-being.
1 Positive Psychology represents a movement within psychology recognizing the need to move beyond abnormal psychology (mental illness). It focuses on strengths and virtues rather than disorders and pathology. It was founded by Martin Seligman, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Christopher Peterson in the year 2000.
2 Snyder C., Lopez S. J., & Pedrotti, J. T. (2010). Positive psychology: The scientific and practical explorations of human strengths. Sage Publications. 2nd Edition.
3 Chiesa, A., & Serretti, A. (2010). A systematic review of neurobiological and clinical features of mindfulness meditations. Psychological Medicine, 40(8), 1239-1252.
4 Ibn Ḥazm. Akhlāq wa as-Sīr, p. 76.
5 Smith, E.E. The power of meaning, p. 22.
10 Oishi, S., & Diener E. (2013). Residents of poor nations have a greater sense of meaning in life than residents of wealthy nations. Psychological Science, 25, 422-430.
14 Emmons, R.A. (2000). Is spirituality an intelligence? Motivation, cognition, and the psychology of ultimate concern. International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, 10(1), 3-26.
15 Ibn Ḥazm. Akhlāq wa as-Sīr, p. 75.
16 Emmons, op cit., pp. 3-26.
17 Qurān, 18:35.
18 Ibid, 18:39.
19 McKee, D.D., & Chappel, J.N. (1992). Spirituality and medical practice. Journal of Family Practice, 35, 201-205.
20 Guyatt, G. H., Mills, E. J., & Elbourne, D. (2008). In the era of systematic reviews, does the size of an individual trial still matter? PLoS Med, 5(1): e4.
21 Wong, Y. J., Rew, L., & Slaikeu, K. D. (2006). A systematic review of recent research on adolescent religiosity/spirituality and mental health. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 27(2), 161-183.
22 Ibn al-Qayyim, Zād al-M'aād, vol 2. p. 325.
23 Baumeister, R.F., & Vohs, K.D. (2007). Self-regulation, ego depletion, and motivation. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 1, 115-128.
24 Ibn al-Qayyim, Iddat as-Sabireen wa Dakheerat ash-Shakireen, p. 35.
25 Ibid, p. 49.
26 Strauman, T. J. (2002). Self-regulation and depression. Self and Identity, 1(2), 151-157.
27 Watkins, P.C., Woodward, K., Stone, T., & Kolts, R. L. (2003). Gratitude and happiness: Development of a measure of gratitude, and relationships with subjective well-being. Social Behavior and Personality, 31(5), 431-451.
28 Musnad Imām Aḥmad #3712. Shu'ayb al-Arnaūt (d. 1437 AH) declared its chain of authorities (isnād) to be authentic (ṣaḥīḥ) in his publishing (taḥqeeq) of the Musnad.
29 Ibn al-Qayyim, Ighāthat ul-Laḥfaan fī Maṣāyid ash-Shayṭān, p. 26.
30 Porto, P.R., Oliveira L., Mari J., Volchan E., Figueira I., Ventura P. (2009). Does cognitive behavioral therapy change the brain? A systematic review of neuroimaging in anxiety disorders. Journal of Neuropsychiatry & Clinical Neuroscience, 21, 114-125.
32 https://www.aacbt.org.au/resources/what-is-cbt/
33 Snyder, M. (1974). Self-monitoring of expressive behavior. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 30, 526-537.
34 Qurān, 57:20
35 http://spiritualperception.org/true-freedom-1-escaping-psychological-slavery/
38 Newberg, A. B., Wintering, N. A., Yaden, D. B., Waldman, M. R., Reddin, J., & Alavi, A. (2015). A case series study of the neurophysiological effects of altered states of mind during intense Islamic prayer. Journal of Physiology – Paris, 109, 214-220.
40 Dietrich, A. (2006). Transient hypofrontality as a mechanism for the psychological effects of exercise. Psychiatry Research, 145, 79-83.
42 Badr ad-Deen Al-'Ayni, Al-'Ilm al-Hayyib fī Sharḥ al-Kalima at-Ṭayyib, p. 343.
43 Newberg, et al.. (2015).
44 Haruno, M., Kuroda, T., Doya, K., Toyama, K., Kimura, M., Samejima, K., Imāmizu, H., Kawato, M. (2004). A neural correlate of reward-based behavioral learning in caudate nucleus: A functional magnetic resonance imaging study of a stochastic decision task. Journal of Neuroscience, 24, 1660-1665.
45 Sunan Abī Dawūd #1319. Ibn Ḥajr al-Asqalānī (d. 852 AH) declared its authenticity as good (Ḥasan) (Takhrīj Mishkāt al-Maṣābīḥ vol. 2, p. 77).
46 Badr ad-Deen Al-'Ayni, Al-Ilm al-Hayyib fī Sharḥ al-Kalima at-Ṭayyib, p. 343.
47 Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim #2999.
48 Frankl, V. E. (2006). Man's search for meaning. Boston, MA: Beacon Press.
50 Ṣaḥīḥ Bukhārī #4563.
51 Qurān, 7:23.
52 Snyder, C. R., Harris, C., Anderson, J. R., Holleran, S. A., Irving, L. M., & Sigmon, S. T. (1991). The will and the ways: Development and validation of an individual-differences measure of hope. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 60, 570-585.
53 Eliott, J. A. (2005). Interdisciplinary perspectives on hope. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.
54 Ibn al-Qayyim, Madārij as-Sālikīn, vol. 1, p. 517.
55 Haidt, J., & Keltner, D. (2003). Approaching awe: A moral, spiritual and aesthetic emotion. Cognition & Emotion, 17, 297-314.
57 Ibid, 14:1.
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The old stamp collector of course. Also referred to as your passport. Firstly make sure you have a passport. Secondly make sure it has enough validity on it, some countries ask for 3-6 months left on it and can refuse you entry so it's always better to check the country entry requirements if you are close to expiry. Plus travel plans can change and you might stay longer than anticipated, so you don't want to be left stranded. Finally make sure your passport is in a secure place. Ideally locked in your rucksack or in a travel wallet. FYI always keep your passport on you don't let anyone take it or don't store it in a compartment under the bus. If your bus gets stopped for a police check you'll need it for identification and if you're crossing a boarder obviously you'll also need it. If you get off the bus for the toilet , take your passport. Guard it with your life!
Most of the time or we would hope all of the time you wont need to use your travel insurance. However you will meet people that have had things stolen, broken, lost, fallen ill, had travel pans cancelled and so on. The ones that have insurance are relieved and somewhat consoled in the fact that although they haven't backed up their phone to the cloud in 2 days, they have a shiny new phone waiting for them when they get home. The ones that didn't get insurance, well let's just say they won't board a plane without it again! FYI always get a lost or crime reference number from the local police station within 24 hours of the incident. It's usually a requirement to make a claim and its near impossible to obtain one once you've left.
Tell your bank that you're going away so that they don't block your cards and think it's fraud. It might be helpful to have 2 cards just in case one goes missing. If you're traveling with a friend consider taking it in turns to draw money out to save on transaction fees. If you're traveling alone make sure you have back up money just in case you get stranded with no cash machine in sight. Set yourself a red zone amount and never let your cash drop below this amount.
Depending on where you're going make sure you take some local currency with you. Some countries you cant get the currency until you get there but USD notes are often easier to change. Make sure you check the health and advice section by country before traveling. Some people prefer credit cards, others cash cards so look into the pro's and cons. Don't carry too much cash on you though, think logically and consider stashing some in different places just in case.
You should seek advice at least 8 weeks before you travel, as some need to be given well in advance. It can also be hard to arrange a suitable appointment time if you're working. Some jabs are free on the NHS so make sure to check which ones are. It's also important to remember to get any other prescriptions that you will be needing while youre away. Not all countires will offer the same brands and they might be hard to find or explain if there's a language barrier. So if you need contraceptive pills make sure you get enough to see you through your trip or good luck acting that one out in the pharmacy!


The world is consuming oil to fuel airplanes, cars, trucks, to heat home, and for more other reasons which are usually for the benefit of human beings. Humans demand a lot of it without knowing the costs that goes along with it. Wait, I'm not talking about the cost about money, I'm talking about the other implicit costs of using oil.
Is it really good for us? Is it really good for the environment? Well, do you even know how companies extract oil from the planet? If you don't, no worries, I will tell you how they do it. They drill under the ocean which lead to the existence of oil spill which eventually affects marine creatures.
Since the election of President Donald Trump in September and French President Emmanuel Macron in May, the United States and France have seemingly taken completely opposite directions on climate policy, with Macron going so far as to offer grants to U.S. climate scientists discouraged by Trump's anti-climate agenda.
But perhaps never has the new rift between the two countries been more stark than on Tuesday, when, as the United States Congress voted to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling as part of the Republican party's massive tax overhaul, the French government officially passed a law that prohibits any new licenses for oil and gas exploration and orders an end to all oil extraction by 2040. The law also makes permanent France's ban on fracking.
Nicolas Hulot, France's Minister of Ecological and Solidary Transition, said that the law would "ensure consistency between our laws and our climate commitments under the Paris agreement," and acknowledged that "to remain below the 2 degrees Celsius limit, we must leave the majority of fossil fuels in the ground." Numerous scientific studies support the idea that to remain below 2 degrees Celsius — the warming limit codified in the Paris climate agreement — the vast majority of the world's coal, oil, and natural gas reserves would need to remain untapped. By passing the law, France becomes the second country — after Costa Rica — to officially call for an end to new licenses for oil exploration.
The law is largely symbolic, as France is primarily dependent on imported fossil fuels for its energy, and generates most of its electricity from nuclear and hydropower. The country produces just under 815,000 tonnes of oil per year — an amount, according to the Guardian, which is produced in Saudi Arabia in a couple of hours. Still, the law will limit future oil production in both mainland France and its overseas territories, including French Guiana, which had sparked the interest of some fossil fuel companies in the early 2010s when oil prospects were discovered offshore.
Despite the limited reach of the law to actually prevent oil extraction around the world, Stephen Kretzmann, executive director of Oil Change International, applauded the move as sending an important signal to other countries that consider themselves to be leaders on the issue of climate change.
The U.S. is the only member of the G20 that declined to sign onto a communique on climate policy.
The announcement came the same day that the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter, China, unveiled its plans to launch a carbon market in an effort to force down its emissions. But the announcement also comes as self-proclaimed climate leaders like Canada and Germany continue to turn to fossil fuel extraction to power their economies. In Germany, coal mines have been expanding as the country has struggled to simultaneously phase out its nuclear plants and ramp up its renewable energy production. In Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — who ran on a platform of climate action — has faced criticism for his approval of two major pipeline projects that, if constructed, would bring an additional one million barrels of tar sands oil from Alberta to overseas markets.
France's law also stands in stark contrast to the efforts of both the Trump administration, which has signaled its intent to open up more areas of federal land to fossil fuel extraction, and the Republican-controlled Congress, which recently voted to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling.
On a call with reporters on Wednesday, Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), who fought efforts to open up the refuge as the ranking minority member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, called the move "an agenda item…as opposed to a real energy security message for America," arguing that low oil prices make drilling in the Arctic less attractive to energy companies than it once was.


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Q: Why samd21 is reading modbus own response as a master request? I'm adding slave MODBUS RTU communication over RS-485 (by chip ADM2587EBRWZ) into a SAMD21 existing program. Only Read holding register and Write single register commands implemented as I don't need more.
To test it I use a PLC by Microcom as master. I let it run for some hours but the logs shows some -3333 values (Microcom use -3333 to show an error has occurred with that register read). Checking the plc terminal I noticed that if the answer message ends in "00 00 CRC_lo 00" the next request is an error.
If Debugged on Atmelstudio, the ATSAMD21 reads that same answer and detect it as a request, giving a Illegal data address response to the PLC.
After answering I do a usart_reset on the port and clean the message array, any idea of what can it be?
2 notes: I quite new to C programming and English is not my first language.
Edit: added more code, if need anything else I can post it.
This part is on main loop:
while(ReceivedCommand_MODBUS() ==false)
{
    UartReadJob_MODBUS();
}
AnalyzeReceiveCommand_MODBUS();

First function is:
bool ReceivedCommand_MODBUS()
{
    uint16_t CRC=0;
    CRC = CRC16(CommandReadBuffer_MODBUS,6);
    if ((CommandReadBuffer_MODBUS[CommandReadLength-1] == ((CRC & 0xFF00)>>8)) && (CommandReadBuffer_MODBUS[CommandReadLength-2]) == (CRC & 0x00FF) )
{
    return true;
}

if ((CommandReadLength - 1 )>= RS485_COMMAND_LENGTH)
{
    CommandReadLength = 0;
    memset(CommandReadBuffer_MODBUS, 0, sizeof(CommandReadBuffer_MODBUS));
}
return false;
}

And last one:
void AnalyzeReceiveCommand_MODBUS()
{
    uint32_t receiveLength = 0;
    uint8_t receiveCommand[COMMAND_READ_BUFFER_LENGTH_MODBUS];
    memset(receiveCommand, 0, COMMAND_READ_BUFFER_LENGTH_MODBUS);
    ReadCommand_MODBUS(receiveCommand, &receiveLength);
    uint16_t CRC = 0;

    //Modbus request is read and response generated here

    SendMaster_MODBUS(messageData,MessageSize);
    delay_ms(10);    //delays are for breakpoints
    UartReset(&UART1);
    for (char i=0;i<=MessageSize+1;i++)
    {
        UartReceiveBuffer_MODBUS[i]=0;
        UartSendBuffer_MODBUS[i]=0;
        messageData[i]=0;
    }
    void ResetBuffer_MODBUS ();
    delay_ms(10);
}

ReadCommand_MODBUS fucntion:
void ReadCommand_MODBUS(uint8_t* command, uint32_t* length)
{
    *length = CommandReadLength;
    memcpy(command, CommandReadBuffer_MODBUS, CommandReadLength);
    CommandReadLength = 0;
    memset(CommandReadBuffer_MODBUS, 0, sizeof(CommandReadBuffer_MODBUS));
}

A: Now it seems to work, calling this after sending the response message:
void ResetBuffer_MODBUS ()
{
    memset(CommandReadBuffer_MODBUS, 0, sizeof(CommandReadBuffer_MODBUS));
}

No error so far, will leave it running for a while, but before it would have failed a couple by now.

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text:
#ifndef _ACTIVEMQ_COMMANDS_RESPONSE_H_
#define _ACTIVEMQ_COMMANDS_RESPONSE_H_

// Turn off warning message for ignored exception specification
#ifdef _MSC_VER
#pragma warning( disable : 4290 )
#endif

#include <activemq/commands/BaseCommand.h>
#include <activemq/util/Config.h>
#include <decaf/lang/Pointer.h>
#include <string>
#include <vector>

namespace activemq {
namespace commands {

    using decaf::lang::Pointer;

    /*
     *
     *  Command code for OpenWire format for Response
     *
     *  NOTE!: This file is auto generated - do not modify!
     *         if you need to make a change, please see the Java Classes
     *         in the activemq-cpp-openwire-generator module
     *
     */
    class AMQCPP_API Response : public BaseCommand {
    protected:

        int correlationId;

    public:

        const static unsigned char ID_RESPONSE = 30;

    private:

        Response(const Response&);
        Response& operator= (const Response&);

    public:

        Response();

        virtual ~Response();

        virtual unsigned char getDataStructureType() const;

        virtual Response* cloneDataStructure() const;

        virtual void copyDataStructure(const DataStructure* src);

        virtual std::string toString() const;

        virtual bool equals(const DataStructure* value) const;

        virtual int getCorrelationId() const;
        virtual void setCorrelationId(int correlationId);

        /**
         * @return an answer of true to the isResponse() query.
         */
        virtual bool isResponse() const {
            return true;
        }

        virtual Pointer<Command> visit(activemq::state::CommandVisitor* visitor);

    };

}}

#endif /*_ACTIVEMQ_COMMANDS_RESPONSE_H_*/


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Wish ATL "Stranger Than Fiction" Capsule
Written by Wish ATL on October 23, 2020 . Posted in Product, Wish Brand.
The Wish ATL "Stranger Than Fiction" Capsule is a collection of pieces inspired by mid-90's horror nostalgia. The hoodies in the collection feature embroidered graphics and a call out to the 90's Nickelodeon series "Are You Afraid Of The Dark" while the tee pays homage to the popular "Goosebumps" novel series. Shop the collection here or pick it up in-store now!
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New Brand: Children of Discordance
Written by Wish ATL on September 1, 2020 . Posted in Hot Brands, Product.
This week we welcome Tokyo's own, Children of Discordance to Wish ATL. Children of Discordance was established by Hideaki Shikama in 2011. The up-cycled pieces that he's become famous for are inspired by recollections of fashion and music from the 90s to the present. Shikama has updated and up-cycled items from his personal collection of archives and vintage pieces, sourced worldwide. His usage of vintage materials and deadstock approaches sustainability in a way that doesn't feel forced. The environment isn't his sole concern; focusing on respect for craftsmen, creators, and producers while designing ethically. This has been achieved by working beyond the concept of fair trade for production that creates the sophisticated one off products expressing the attitude of "DISCORDANCE".
Coming Soon: Wish ATL x Chinatown Market Capsule
Written by Wish ATL on August 18, 2020 . Posted in Product, Release Dates.
We have many surprises "in-store" for the reopening of our iconic building. As we move into the next phase of Wish ATL, we've declared that "the sky is the limit" and our latest collection with Chinatown Market echos this sentiment. The blue skies and dreamy clouds are seemingly perfect for wishing upon. Be sure to shop this collaboration when it releases Saturday August 22, 2020.
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Coming Soon: Wish ATL x Billionaire Boys Club Capsule
Written by Wish ATL on August 18, 2020 . Posted in Product, Wish Brand.
Accompanying the relaunch of the new and improved Wish ATL, we are also releasing our collaborative capsule with Billionaire Boys Club. This is BBC's first collection with a prominent entity in Atlanta so it was important to go classic by featuring the cult favorite "moon man" as well as "ATL" stylized with BBC's popular font. Be sure to grab these when they release in-store Saturday August 22, 2020.
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Introducing: Telfar Global
Written by Wish ATL on July 6, 2020 . Posted in Hot Brands, Product.
Telfar is a black-owned, gender-less fashion project established in 2005 in NYC by Telfar Clemens. Clemens, a Liberian American hailing from Queens, is a fashion prodigy & international celebrity. He creates high-quality work and always embraces the opportunity to speak up for social injustices. He's made quite the name for himself over the past few years with his ever-creative runway shows. From a throwing party in White Castle to roll out their collaboration, to crowd-surfing in Irving Plaza, he has a strong eye for flair.
Clemens has carved out a niche in creating everyday sportswear with a quirky twist. Often hybridizing his pieces, he combines elements from an array of influences in a way that makes his pieces stylish and most importantly, comfortable.
Telfar has one of the more successful lines of bags in the market right now. The "Telfar Shopping Bag" nicknamed the "Bushwick Burkin," essentially sells out every time they're released on his site. Shop the collection here, and stay tuned for more Telfar releases at Wish ATL.
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Now Available: Nike BeTrue Collection
Written by Wish ATL on June 22, 2020 . Posted in Product, Release Dates.
BeTrue celebrates the pursuit of equality of all athletes.
This year's collection celebrates the power of the team. The definition of team is expressed in many forms. Even when we're on our own, we're still together. United. Unstoppable. We've thrived in the face of struggle. Prevailing on the strength of our teamwork. Reclaiming our spaces and setting an example for the world to follow. We recognize the need for everyone to know they have a team. A community working as one toward a future we can all believe in. A future that sees every one of us. One that's accessible to every athlete and every generation, keeping us together through the collective.
To celebrate the traditional flag symbol and make room for every expression of pride, the AF1 carries a ten-color heel mark inclusive of a spectrum of voices.
The BeTrue 2020 collection captures the vision – the Power of the Team, anchored by the Nike icons from the past to present – the Air Force 1 and the Air Max 2090.
Throughout the collection, a series of design elements speak to significant nuances within LGBTQIA+ culture. These details offer a shared visual language between like-minded athletes and allies, while educating new audiences and creating connections that rescind any distance.
Translucent and iridescent finished present new looks and color combinations from every angle, and speak to an enduing story of LGBTQIA+ identity, teamwork and mobilization.
Shop the collection online or in-store while supplies last!
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WISHFLIX – HOUSE PARTY EDITION
Written by Wish ATL on May 1, 2020 . Posted in Lifestyle, Product.
As we continue to long for human interaction during the "age of social distancing" we have turned to vicariously partying through these films of epic ragers. Check out some of our favorite party night movies and peep the fits that we'd wear to the functions! Shop the looks here online!
House Party (1990)
Kid 'n Play do what they do best, rapping and dancing their way through an hour and a half of shenanigans in House Party. So a fun, colorful, lighthearted outfit is befitting of such an infectiously energetic movie. The Stussy Deluxe Baroque shirt has a fun pattern and pairs well with Purple slim fit painted pants. The white Rhude socks and white Air Max 1 DNA sneaker make this into a turly 90s-inspired fit. Bonus: You are as cool as Play in the movie if you can pull off a lime green Carhartt bucket with white and purple sneakers.
Project X is the tale of three high school friends that decide to increase their popularity by throwing the most unforgettable house party ever, then proceed to succeed beyond their wildest dreams. The nature of the film made a corresponding outfit extremely fun to bring together. The "Xtasea" Spiral Tie Dye t-shirt is more than necessary; as are the breathable Stussy Deluxe Jacquard Nylon Shorts are perfect for surviving a party featuring wall-to-wall chaos. Steel New Balance X-Racer sneakers (with no socks), a backwards Carhartt dad cap and yellow-lensed Chinatown Market Smiley glasses bring together a look fit for a party you wouldn't want your mom to know about.
National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)
John Belushi is a legend. That has nothing to do with any of this, but it needed to be stated. Feuding fraternity houses and a sabotaging dean make for a classic farce with an epic toga party. The ensemble inspired by the film is based on two classic college boy looks worn by Belushi in the film. The first outfit is a plaid short-college sweatshirt combo and the other includes a track jacket worn over a button up shirt in a way that only a 1970s frat boy could. A Stripe Zip Neck Polo Shirt layered over a Laurel Wreath Shell Jacket, from the Fred Perry x Beams collection, modernizes this look well. A bit of edge is brought to the look by the Patwork Short by Norwood Chapters and the Adidas Consortium x Human Made Superstar 80s.
Superbadstars Michael Cera and a budding menswear style icon in Jonah Hill, as two high school buddies pledged to a night of debauchery before they go to separate colleges. This look needs to fit a kid that has no idea what they are in for. BornxRaised Live and Die Shorts with a striped Carhartt WIP tee is a fit that is a innocent and rambunctious as the film's co-stars. The innocence is played up by a timeless Noon Goons stripe sock and Onitsuka Tiger Horizonia. The Rokit hip bag lets everyone in the party know you are over prepared, probably because you are not used to being there.
Half of the budget for this film must have gone towards short-sleeved button-up shirts. This is perfect for a teen comedy in a midwest setting, that would go on to be called "gross and tasteless" by critics. Worn with, Reese Cooper cargo pants and Nike Air Tailwind 79 sneakers, this outfit could be worn by Stifler himself. The Rhude socks, Commes Des Garcon Man fragrance, and Boy Smells candle are all fitting accessories for impressing someone you would do anything to be near.
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Now Available: Adidas Consortium x Extra Butter "Cableknit" Capsule
Written by Wish ATL on April 28, 2020 . Posted in Product, Release Dates.
Adidas Consortium and the New York based boutique, Extra Butter provide and elegant take on sports and its rich heritage with this release. The SC Premiere and Adilette Slides are reconstructed with a one-of-a-kind cream colored cable knit Primeknit™ giving them an elevated "extra buttery" flair. Check out "deets" below and pick them up here on our site before they melt!
The SC Premiere features creamy leather & cableknit with touches of navy and scarlet on the jacquard heel stripe. Extra Butter unveils a new logo, which can be found on the heel, as well as "Brand With the 3 Stripes" branding on the medial side.
The Adilette Slides boast some material upgrades as the molded straps are replaced with the cableknit and jacquard striping.
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WISHFLIX – G.O.A.T. Edition
Written by Wish ATL on April 17, 2020 . Posted in Lifestyle, Product.
This edition of WISHFLIX is dedicated to Michael Jordan, the G.O.A.T. We broke down some classic game film to see if we can catch Mike wearing some of his legendary silhouettes from his championship seasons. Check out these classics, shop our Jordan selection & stay tuned for more info as we celebrate the "His Airness" this weekend with a special sale.
Air Jordan 5 (1990)
The first Jordan release of the 90's did not disappoint! The AJ 5, designed by Tinker Hatfield, was a reference to WW2 fighter jets. This sneaker featured a ton of basketball firsts such as "icy" clear soles, lace locks, and 3M material to increase on court visibility as fans' cameras flash. He actually didn't win a championship this season. The Bulls were ousted by the "Bad Boy" Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Jordan VI (1991)
The Jordan VI is the sneaker that "His Airness" claimed his first NBA Championship & NBA Finals MVP award in. The design here was based on functionality primarily, many changes on this shoe came from suggestions he had that related to wearability on the court. The tongue has two holes in it to he was able to get the shoe on easier, the first molded heel tab appeared on this sneaker to improve comfort around the achilles. The number 23 is actually designed into the side of the sneaker.
Jordan VII (1992)
The Jordan VII was inspired by an African Art piece that was promoting AfroPop music. Tinker saw a poster, it was an image of someone playing a guitar shaped like Africa. The colorways of the sneaker were based all on patterns from the poster. Unlike previous models, the AJ VII did away with the visible Air unit in the heel and "Nike Air" logo on the heel. Jordan also wore this sneaker during the '92 Olympics as part of the "Dream Team"
Jordan VIII (1993)
This release was Jordan Brands first stab at independence, feeling as if Jordan Brand has become strong enough on its own they opted for this shoe to not feature a Nike sign. The sneakers most prominent features are the cross straps and huarache lining for more flexible security.
Jordan 11 (1995)
The AJ 11 was the second release upon Jordans return to the game after taking a break to try his hand at baseball after dominating the league and winning 3 consecutive NBA titles. This sneaker became Mike's favorite silhouette, so much that he wore the "Concords" for the entire regular season in which the Bulls put together a remarkable 72-10 season. This was the first sneaker to feature patent leather on the court. He battled his way back to the top in the Bred 11's to claim his 4th title, first since "retiring"
The Air Jordan XII was released when the Chicago Bulls were trying to win their second NBA title in a row for 2nd time during Jordan's tenure.of another possible championship for the second time in a row. They were the first Air Jordan to feature Zoom Air technology. Competing with new looks like Foamposites & Shox technology, the idea for sneaker was to go "high fashion." Tinker took inspiration from women's high heels and the pattern of the upper is reminiscent of the Japanese Rising Sun Flag.
Jordan XIII (1997)
The Jordan 13 was designed by Tinker with the idea of a panther in mind. Mike's nickname amongst others was "black cat" for how we anticipated and attacked like a panther. The sole resembled as panthers paw and the bubble is hologram that gives it a "cat eyed" expression.
Jordan XIV (1998)
This is the final sneaker Jordan wore in a Bulls jersey. The XIV was designed after the Ferrari that Jordan left the arena in after beating the Jazz in the 1997 NBA Finals. They were premiered in the NBA finals in 1998, where they battled the Jazz for a second consecutive year. The "Last Shot" became iconic because not only did it seal them the championship, but it was his last shot in a Bulls jersey culminating a legendary run.
Coming Soon: Jordan 6 "DMP"
Initially released in 2006 as part of the "Defining Moments Pack" paired with the Jordan 11, this release honors Michael Jordan's two three-peat championship runs in 1991-93 and 1996-98. This time around its getting a solo release on the eve of the ESPN 30 For 30 premiere of "The Last Dance," a 10-part documentary about the G.O.A.T.'s final championship season in '98. Check out some detailed images of the drop below. Scoop this drop when it releases Saturday 4/18 FCFS on WishATL.com
Peep these Jordan Highlights From the '98 season to get you warmed up for the show!
Via NBA on ESPN
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WISHFLIX: ART HOUSE FILMS
Art House is a genre of film encompassing films that have distinct artistically experimental style and content. These types of films are typically serious, feature lesser known actors & independently-produced due to the niche market appeal of the content. These films typically go on to be premiered at special theaters & film festivals like Sundance, Cannes & SxSW. As we continue head into World Art Day on April 15, this week's WISHFLIX takes a look into some popular Arthouse films and features some accompanying looks from our shop-able Art-Inspired Collection!
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
A tale of a failed relationship in which the two lovers decide to have their memories of the other erased, only to run into each other again. The look inspired by this story has to be the perfect first, and last, date outfit. A shirt featuring the instantly recognizable CDG heart logo seemed the best choice to pop in this fit. The DDM shorts and denim overshirt are a nod to the coastal, Montauk, New York setting of the film. Vans Sk8-Hi sneakers, a bright chartreuse Carhartt WIP bucket hat, and Grace by Grace Bennington fragrance bring together the playful, romantic, and reflective tone of both the outfit and the movie.
Mulholland Drive (2001)
The story of a woman who loses her memory in a car accident, then receives aid from a Hollywood hopeful. David Lynch's 2001 neo-noir film is less about it's characters and their motivations and more about the allure of Hollywood stardom. Dreams can be made and broken. This mood is reflected in the look featuring a Chinatown Market Cry button up shirt with an image that could have been taken the movie itself. Styled with a baggy, loose cut Noon Goon No Doubt pant, an attention grabbing fuchsia Stussy beanie and Adidas Terrex sneaker. This look just screams Hollywood's next it kid.
It would be wrong for an outfit inspired by a film featuring hallucinations and out-of-body experiences to not feature tie dye and this look does not disappoint. A MISBHV patched and tie dye tee are paired with a Stussy tie dye short for a disorienting patterned blocked look. The patch-dyed style of the shirt is in a similar spirit to the cinematography style of the Gaspar Noe' directed film, which is virtually all overhead and POV shots. Chinatown Market yellow-lensed smiley glasses and a Stussy cuff beanie keep with the feel of the fit and the main character's *ahem* lifestyle. The Vans Ultrarange Exo LX sneaker was made in collaboration with BILLY's, a retailer based out of Tokyo, the main setting of the film.
A cult classic psychological thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal as a troubled teen who follows the voices in his head to great lengths. Is he a savior to humanity or is he out of his mind? The outfit inspired by this film needs to also have equal parts, teen angst and savior complex. Pleasures relax fit denim jeans featuring the word "DESTROY" down the hip and "I DIED FOR YOUR SINS" on the opposite knee fit the bill perfectly. A black long sleeve Maharishi "2020 Vision" tee also tells people, "I see the full picture, even if you cannot." A simple green Stussy dad cap and Adidas x Pharrell Williams Campus sneaker tone down the look for a very wearable look that is effortlessly cool, like the film's titular character.
Brick (2005)
Brick is a neo-noir film, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and set in a California suburb. What does a high school hardboiled detective wear while taking on criminals and searching for a person in danger? Probably the same thing you would wear in California anyway, but darker. Carhartt WIP carpenter pants, white Stussy striped socks and black Vans Slip Ons. The Denim Jacket, White tee and sneakers are all pieces from the Vans x Jim Goldberg collection. A collection with a similarly dark and gritty tone to that of the film. And the Stussy beanie tops the look off because a detective needs a good hat.
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Air Max Day 2020
Written by Wish ATL on March 25, 2020 . Posted in Product, Release Dates.
On March 26, 1987, Nike debuted the Air Max 1, its first sneaker showcasing the Swoosh's now iconic Air technology through a side-visibility window. Thirty-three years later, and with the ever improving innovations of Nike Air, the company still celebrates the revolutionary cushioning platform on the release date of its first shoe.
This Air Max Day, Nike pays homage to the countless Air Max variations over the years that paved the way for the future of Air. This year boasts a collection of releases, from flips of some old favorites to introducing a new member to the Air Max lineage.
The Air Max 90 "Reverse Duck Camo" is a flip on the popular Atmos Air Max 90 "Duck Camo."
The Air Max 90 is being re-released in a trio dubbed the "Metallic Pack" for its gold, silver & bronze color-ways in the silhouettes recently adjusted vintage shape.
The Air Max 2090 utilizes the same DNA that made the Air Max so popular 30 years ago, with a some material upgrades to provide a futuristic feel.
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Written by Wish ATL on March 13, 2020 . Posted in Hot Brands, Product.
Women's Spring '20 Collection
Hailing from Poland, MISBHV started in 2013 with Natalia Maczek making pseudo-designer t-shirts for her friends to wear to clubs, as a summer side project. After she decided on fashion over law school, she enlisted co-designer & creative director Thomas Wirski and began making full men's & women's collections. After a successful SS17 New York Fashion Week show, Rihanna wore their brand during her "Anti" Tour and brand began to gain notoriety. Wirski jokes that the brand was "never supposed to be taken seriously." However, they have created a serious movement over past few years.
MISBHV aims to merge streetwear and 90's rave culture to create pieces that are equal parts nostalgic & unique. These influences shine in motocross inspired cropped tops & shorts, as well as sports bras paired with baggy bottoms. She's also produced men's pieces with frayed seams, typefaces reminiscent of 90's streetwear brands and very on-trend tie dyes. Shop the collection here!
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Written by Wish ATL on March 3, 2020 . Posted in Hot Brands, Product.
Reese Cooper, a multidisciplinary artist, is a storyteller. He documents his exploration and experiences in his label. From fashion to photography, film to furniture, each project or collection tells a story – some fact, some fiction – woven together through powerful imagery and messaging all underpinned by precision detail.
He's a 21 year old designer born in Atlanta and based out of LA by way of London. He launched the label in 2016 at the age of 18 and now at the age of 21, he is the youngest ever finalist for the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund. This award is given in support of a promising American designer and former winners include Thom Browne, Kirby Jean-Raymond (Pyer Moss) and the Elder Statesmen.
If any description is to be given to his clothing, Cooper prefers "modern heritage." Mixing Americana and workwear effortlessly, it stands part from other brands with how authentically it tells a story. The men's SS2020 collection is titled "How A Letter Travels" and draws direct inspiration from the US Postal Service as a metaphor for how far people are willing to go to tell their story & deliver their message. The collection is made for travelers, featuring lightweight nylon cargo pants & shorts, and uppers decorated in images of postal workers, stamps and mailboxes. Shop the collection here!
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New Brand: Aries
Written by Wish ATL on February 24, 2020 . Posted in Hot Brands, Product.
Sofia Pantera founded Aries in London in 2010 with the help of graphic design legend Fergus Purcell. This was after almost a decade of designing for cult streetwear label Silas. This brand exudes non-conformity and confidently downplays being easily classified. Many of their pieces are created gender neutral to emphasize inclusivity.
"We wanted Aries to be a return to that 80s sensibility where street wear was fashion and vice versa. I make most of our patterns myself and
we hand dye and hand print in the studio. I like going against conventional pattern-cutting rules. I love that we can create pieces with firsthand experimentation which would be almost impossible to make within the constraints of a high street brand. We can also be a lot less
wasteful – using off cuts of leather to make jeans labels, reusing leftover fabric and denim to patch jeans"
https://www.ariesarise.com/about-aries-brand-book/
Pantera mentions that Aries' creation is a product of her "struggling with reconciling her love for fashion, beautifully made and cut clothes, and sartorial experimentation with the love for streetwear, anti-fashion youth movements and trash culture in general," so she decided that Aries should encompass all of those aspects. Check out the collection here!
Wish Holiday Gift Guide
Written by Wish ATL on December 2, 2019 . Posted in Product, Wish Brand.
A Collection Of Awesome Stocking Stuffers For This Holiday Season
Check out this collection of Wish Brand stocking stuffers. We've curated a list consisting of cool items from stickers & pins to lighters, this collection is highlighted by some first time Wish arrivals. Introducing our first "Wish" scented candles, "Wish" branded shoe laces, coffee & soup mugs and limited edition peach pins. Shop this collection in-store & online now!
https://wishatl.com/collections/wish-holiday-gifts-2019
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Wish ATL "Dream" Collection
Written by Wish ATL on November 22, 2019 . Posted in Product, Wish Brand.
A Dream Begins With A Wish
Introducing our latest collection from the, Wish Brand. Inspired by the pursuit of success, the "Dream Collection" exemplifies the idea of wishing, dreaming and making it happen. This collection contains various unisex hoodies and t-shirts featuring dreamy graphics & inspirational messages. To further enrich this message, we partnered with various influential women from the Atlanta area to highlight them in their quests to turn dreams into reality. Special thanks to these amazing women in power for helping us tell our story!
Pictured From Left To Right. Lauren Amos, Founder & Owner WishATL. Renee Montgomery, WNBA Atlanta Dream. Astrid Martinez, CBS News. Yinessa Nicole, Artist. Julie Hogg, Wish CEO/Co-Owner. Tameka Rish, Atlanta Falcons/United. Francesca Amiker, TV Hostess.
Wish x Chinatown Market
Written by Wish ATL on October 3, 2019 . Posted in Hot Brands, Product, Wish Brand.
Stemming from longstanding relationships with Chinatown Market and its creator, Wish is excited to announce a collaborative capsule with the brand.
The "Thank You" capsule is a nod to the city, its community and culture.
Chinatown Market x Wish collection features vibrant tie-dyes and puff printed graphic tees, hoodie and tote. Wish is excited to partner with Chinatown on this project and aims to reciprocate this gratitude with future plans and exciting things to come. Thank you, Atlanta.
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Written by Wish ATL on September 26, 2019 . Posted in Hot Brands, Product.
Used Future is a menswear brand founded in 2009 in Seoul, South Korea. They pride themselves on the ability to create an innovative and unconventional look. Combining vintage models with modern aesthetic, Used Future is proving to be successful in carving out a name for itself in the youth culture. The brand is highlighted by oversized outerwear in bold colors and trendy cuts, puffy jackets with soft touch fleece layers, hoodies, sweatshirts and pants.
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Ludaday 2019 Recap
Written by Wish ATL on September 6, 2019 . Posted in Events, Product, Wish Brand.
This year we were official partners for this 14th Annual LudaDay Weekend. As part of our partnership we worked with Ludacris to design the official t-shirt for the special weekend, even adorning him with a special 1 of 1 "camo" edition of the iconic t-shirt. Since 2005, rapper, actor, and humanitarian Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges has dedicated Labor Day weekend to social service and responsibility. The weekend brings together the Atlanta community and Luda's celebrity colleagues. The weekend consists of a charity bowling event, day party, golf tournament, celebrity basketball game and culminates with a "Top Golf Takeover.
"LudaDay was recognized as an official city-wide event by Mayor Kasim Reed in 2011. Money raised over the weekend will go towards The Ludacris Foundation and other charities offering relief of those affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. Be part of the special weekend and purchase a commemorative 2019 LudaDay Weekend Shirt.
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