Every Saturday I meet with an old friend. His two parents were University professors but he himself is a self-taught philosopher.”Tom”,I said”How come when people are confronted with the choice between light and darkness, more often than not, they choose darkness?! “That’s an easy one “ he responded. “Because choosing the light requires courage”He’s not a Sufi but that was a Sufi statement if ever I heard one and I immediately recognized its veracity”Exactly”I thought. The darkness is social conformity. And going counter- current requires courage. Ajib!