What's interesting for me in reading this is how profoundly different is the feeling invoked in me compared to when I read about the spiritual practice of Christian communities This is my bag; having grown up in a predominantly Christian environment, I've a visceral dislike of all things Church, yet my own day to day is infused with awareness of the greater tapestry, and when I hear about the practices of those who can comfortably locate their beliefs within other known orders, I feel the warmth of it, the holiness in its pure form. Thanks for sharing.
Eleanor, thank you for the insightful comment. (I thought I had replied but I don't see it here so I'm doing it again). I feel the warmth of your comment, and I hope you find the warmth that you're seeking in spiritual practice as well. My faith and spirituality are such a huge part of my life and it's nice to shine a light on these things I sort of take for granted. If you have questions or thoughts on what I could explain better, or just out of curiosity please feel free to DM and we can chat!
Thanks, Sadia. I'm always slightly amazed when witnessing faith comfortably embedded within a traditional practice. It's so far from my reality. I have enormous respect for it, while knowing also that it's not for me. I'll be in touch when questions arise!
Thank you Afsheen! Dhikr sort of coincided with pregnancy for me, wanting to do something more for the next generation and being open to what it might entail even though I have no tariqa or whatever.
What's interesting for me in reading this is how profoundly different is the feeling invoked in me compared to when I read about the spiritual practice of Christian communities This is my bag; having grown up in a predominantly Christian environment, I've a visceral dislike of all things Church, yet my own day to day is infused with awareness of the greater tapestry, and when I hear about the practices of those who can comfortably locate their beliefs within other known orders, I feel the warmth of it, the holiness in its pure form. Thanks for sharing.
Eleanor, thank you for the insightful comment. (I thought I had replied but I don't see it here so I'm doing it again). I feel the warmth of your comment, and I hope you find the warmth that you're seeking in spiritual practice as well. My faith and spirituality are such a huge part of my life and it's nice to shine a light on these things I sort of take for granted. If you have questions or thoughts on what I could explain better, or just out of curiosity please feel free to DM and we can chat!
Thanks, Sadia. I'm always slightly amazed when witnessing faith comfortably embedded within a traditional practice. It's so far from my reality. I have enormous respect for it, while knowing also that it's not for me. I'll be in touch when questions arise!
Thanks Sadia for sharing this beautiful insight, do you follow a particular ‘tariqa’?
Thank you so much for reading Fati. No, I do not follow a particular one, still exploring and learning to be honest.
This is a beautiful recap sadia
Thank you Afsheen! Dhikr sort of coincided with pregnancy for me, wanting to do something more for the next generation and being open to what it might entail even though I have no tariqa or whatever.
I liked this, its all new to me but I liked it