What is True Love?
Sufism has long been revered as a journey into the union with divine love. Our teachings deeply penetrate the heart, involve purification and returning to Divine Love. Today’s powerful teaching comes from our guide Sidi al-Jamal. Allow the words to soak in and open your heart… True Love This is the true meaning of love …continue reading…
The Spiritual Purpose of Relationships
There is a deep spiritual purpose of relationships. They help us walk, grow and know God. If you’re not currently in one, know that it is possible to find your true love. Today’s teaching is for all of us – Relationships show us where we need to grow Relationships are about merging as one in …continue reading…
How to Survive and Love Your Family during the Holidays
“Dear Nura, I love my family, but I get so stressed out when I am with them during the holidays. What can I do? Thank you. J.K. Texas Thank you for writing in J.K.! There are a couple of spiritual tools Sufis teach to deal with your family and maintain more peace and serenity. 1. …continue reading…
Where did I leave the car keys, dear?
Here is a Sufi saying – Mind speaks to mind. Heart speaks to heart. Soul speaks to soul. What is meant by this and why does it matter? Communication happens on different levels and it can either be love-centered or love-deprived. Your level of communication – whether you are coming from your mind, heart or …continue reading…
Relationships and Communication: Misinterpretations are a Key to Destroying the Love
Every day we are involved in conversations where we think we know what is being said, and yet we hear it differently from the way the speaker meant it. We don’t generally know that this is happening. We usually just take away the meaning we heard and leave it at that. Often, we have a …continue reading…
Relationships-How We Kill the Love
Did you ever wake up one day and find yourself “out of love” with someone? This can happen not only with our spouses, but also with co-workers, friends and other relationships. What is it that destroys love and connection? Over the past forty plus years of working with others to help them find the keys …continue reading…
Relationships – You can’t be right and in the love at the same time
If I’ve learned one key to loving relationships over the last forty plus years, it’s definitely this – You can’t be right and be in the love at the same time. It’s simply not possible. Why? Let me explain with a little scenario between a parent and teenage child: Parent: You’re not going out of …continue reading…
How to Deal with Anger in Relationships
USHS Faculty, Nura Laird shares how to deal with anger and other strong emotions in relationships.
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