Surrounded by the wisdom of Rumi’s Sufi poet, the mystical 13th century poet, Omid Safi brings us to our perception of the deep way we are interconnected with God.
In this week’s Bhnn guest podcast, Omid Safi discusses: Living as a reflection of God – Carrying yourself as a mirror of God’s light on Earth is an alchemical gift. Beloved always was and always will be with us Experience the body as a vessel and conduit for grace The mystical whirling dervishes and their harmony with the universe Rumi’s best known work, The Spiritual Couplets, and its ending inspiration Allowing our spiritual path to be supple, nourishing, and radiant with beauty Becoming what we already are (intertwined with the whole matrix of creation) Training our bodies to listen, to be gentle, to speak with The short history of the 13th century and the world, Rumi, became friends with the heart and lived in how the world was healed by embracing the vast death, death and infinity of love, rather than asking ourselves about our souls.
“When Rumi talks about love, it’s not just sentimental and romantic. Love is nothing more than unleashing God’s release to this earth. Love remains Allah. It is love that created you. – Omid Safi
About Omid Safi:
Dr. Omid Safi is the director of the Center for Islamic Studies at Duke University. He specializes in the study of Islamic mysticism and modern Islam, and frequently writes about the liberationist traditions of Dr. King and Malcolm X, and is committed to traditions that combine love with justice. He leads spiritual tours to Türkiye, Morocco or other countries each year, where he studies multiple religious traditions rich. Travel is open to everyone in all countries. More information is available at Illuminated Courses & Tours.
“A wise man from India, a wise man in the Rumi tradition, says, “My loved one is closer to you than a fish.” It is a matter of reorientation, where you are, here and now, where you are, you stand deep in the water of life, you will never be with you. ” – Omid Safi
About the host, Jackie Doblinka:
Jackie Dobrinska is Director of Education, Community and Inclusion for Ram Dass’ Love, Serve, Remember Foundation and current hosts of Podcasts. She is also a teacher, coach and spiritual director, and is able to marry 20 years of mystical research and marry holistic wellness expertise over 15 years. As an inter-spiritual minister, Jackie was appointed to Creative Spirituality in 2016, and has extensively studied in several other strains – plant medicine-based Pachaktimesa traditions, Srividyatantra, Western European shamanism, Christian mysticism, and the tradition of wise women. Today, in addition to building LSRF courses and community, she leads workshops and coaches to discover, nourish and live the most authentic self.
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