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Kaja Sommer's avatar

Thank you for this lovely essay comparing Sufism with Christianity. It’s very interesting to see that Sufism has kept alive the contemplative practice that Jesus taught.🙏 The Sufi concept of “hudur” reminds me of something you once quoted from Cynthia Bourgeault: Don’t try to think about God, just be in the presence of God.✨

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Beth Ann Kepple's avatar

Thank you, Kaja, for reminding of that last sentence. 💓

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Celia Abbott's avatar

I have been thinking a lot about breath - not breathing work (got too distracted trying to do it right or count). But that God breathed into humans.

So I am trying various 'habits' to try remembering my breath is gift from God.

I find it helpful to have a broader base of teachings/ideas all pointing toward the same outcome. Really appreciate your blending of the traditions.

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Beth Ann Kepple's avatar

Thank you for that - what beautiful truth & practice, remembering my breath is gift from God. That God breathed into humans 🌬️

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Marguerite's avatar

Thank you for the Remembrance

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Jeremy Prince's avatar

There is so much goodness in this one. So much fruit here to eat.

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Beth Ann Kepple's avatar

Beautiful truth. Beautiful beautiful truth. Takes my breath away truth

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