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Alma Drake's avatar

How is it that adding Sufism to anything pretty much always makes it better? It's like ... curry powder. Brilliant and full of flavor and healing.

Michael's avatar

This reminds me of Rohr's suggested use of YHWH in meditation. "YAH" on the inhale, "WHEY" on the exhale. Thank you VMB for the reminder.🖖

Leena El-Ali's avatar

Thank you for this! Makes my heart happy 😊

Kay Duren's avatar

This is so beautiful and must be savored again and again. Thank you.

Sharon Castillo's avatar

I love this writing and practice. Thank you!

Dawn Klinge's avatar

Thank you for sharing this beautiful practice.

Morgan Guyton's avatar

Thank you! This is really helpful. I get more and more intrigued by Sufism every time I encounter it.

Cassandra Cares Too Much💗🇨🇦's avatar

Beautiful 💕🫂💕✨

Cassandra Cares Too Much💗🇨🇦's avatar

Your words give Me

The courage to continue 💕✨⛓️‍💥

Cindy's avatar

Yes!

Saeed Mardashty's avatar

Beautifully drawn—seeing Mary Magdalene through the 99 Divine Names illuminates the shared depths of mysticism across traditions.

Tim Miller's avatar

Beautiful!

Everyday Mystic Theresa Joseph's avatar

I love this: “The work before us is the same work given in Sufi teaching and Christian contemplation alike: polish the heart. Endure the unknowing. Stay in love when love feels costly.”

This is what we learn when we experience God in any of Its many forms. Then comes the hard part of staying in love when it feels costly. Now is such a time for sure 🙏

Patricia Russo's avatar

Enjoy your coffee today! I was musing on the 99 Names yesterday as Ramadan begins today. You've inspired me to look through the lens of Mary Magdalene -- this is a beautiful pairing! As always, thank you for your generous shares! ♥️