Ramadan mubarak! Ramadan is hard, yes? The thirst, hunger and weariness. Some people experience negative emotions. But I was thinking today that if we can be our best selves in Ramadan, by which I mean our purest, kindest, most patient selves, then we can do it anytime.

If we can move forward in Ramadan, taking steps not only to cleanse ourselves spiritually, but to heal our relationships and improve our lives, and to do some small thing for humanity, to put a bit of light into the world – then...