Meditation: Listen to Your Soul

Short poems on patience, truth, trust and the daily work of loving people well, from an Air Force veteran and Cleveland native.

The paperback of Meditation: Listen to Your Soul by Kariem Abdullah Rashid

Poems to sit with, not rush through

A heartfelt collection of poetry on patience, truth, trust and constancy. Read one in the morning, carry it through the day, and come back to it when you need it.

Published
October 28, 2024
Length
214 pages
Paperback
$19.95
Also on
Kindle

Personal responsibility

Taking responsibility for your actions and emotions, so you avoid causing harm and meet life with a more loving, humane approach.

Inner peace

How meditation and self-awareness can bring calm and emotional balance.

Trust and truth

Building trust with others and being truthful with yourself, so your relationships are honest ones.

Hear it from Kariem

Kariem talks about the book and the ideas behind it, in videos recorded at New Harbor Studio.

Meditation: Listen to Your SoulA full summary of the book, from Kariem.

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“This book is inspiring! It illustrates how meditation fosters peace in families and communities, with timely messages about dialogue and respect. I felt motivated to adopt these teachings in my life!”

Jonathan M. Reader

“I found 'Meditation: Listen to Your Soul' to be a compelling exploration of overcoming dark thoughts. The emphasis on respect for all backgrounds resonated deeply with me. A meaningful read!”

Emily R. Reader

“'Meditation: Listen to Your Soul' offers practical guidance for integrating meditation into daily life. The author simplifies complex ideas, making it accessible and relatable. A valuable resource!”

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Kariem Abdullah Rashid with friends at a community center in Cleveland
Kariem with friends in Cleveland, his home town.

Meet Kariem

Born Charles Albert Davis in Cleveland, Ohio, Kariem joined the U.S. Air Force the year he finished high school.

His poetry draws on what he learned from his parents, his four sisters, his years of service and the communities he has called home, from Cleveland and Miami to Prince George's County, Maryland.

  1. Born in Cleveland, Ohio
  2. Joins the U.S. Air Force
  3. Publishes his first book

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With friends and family at a community garden.

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Kariem visits book clubs, community groups, schools and places of worship across Prince George's County, Maryland, Virginia and DC. Anywhere else, he can join by video.

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Patience, truth, trust and love, one poem at a time.

Kariem Abdullah Rashid

Poet, Air Force veteran and author of Meditation: Listen to Your Soul. Based in Prince George's County, Maryland, with readers around the world.

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  • Monday to Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 12 pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Where Kariem visits

  • Prince George's County
  • Maryland and Virginia
  • Washington, DC
  • Anywhere by video