By John Abd al-Qadir Davies, Ph.D. Every day we are faced with a stream of problems – personally, through the media, and from those around us needing help. All this may leave us wondering what is the point? Why so much disappointment and suffering? How much can we...
Understanding Shame and How To Move Past It
Shame is probably the most pervasive and least understood of all human experiences. If you accept the premise that we are innately predisposed, even hardwired, for connection (connection with other people, connection with ourselves, connection with the divine), then...
Shedding Our Old Selves for a Better Life
Have you ever had an inner knowing, a “gut feeling,” or intuitive thought where you just knew you were hearing correctly – you just knew what action you were supposed to take next. And then after you took that action, things didn’t go so well? The problem with...
Accepting the Truth
Last week I shared with you a special message: Yes, God intended for your life to be magical. But in order to take the next step, you’ve got to get properly focused and then learn how to create from this place of purity. Click here to learn about the new course I’m...
Join Dr. Ibrahim Jaffe for Spiritual Life-Design
Life-design is all the buzz in the past year. But what I've found most "life-designers" fail to help people focus on is spirituality. Why is the majority of focus on manifesting the materials gifts of money, a nicer home, loss of weight or a better job? What about...
Bringing the Divine into Daily Life – the Good and the Bad
What would life be like if we experienced every moment as an expression of God's love and an opportunity to taste the reality of the Divine? For many of us it is easier to experience God's presence in creation as we watch a glorious sunset, listen to beautiful music,...
Life-designing from the Heart + Invite
It's so easy to get wrapped up in goal-setting, seeing the physical manifestation of our goals and thinking this will bring us more peace, love and joy. At some point in our lives, most of us chase after things we soon find didn't bring us the happiness we thought...
10 Tips on How to Reflect on Your Life
Reflection. It’s that time of year for most people across the world. And while Sufis are taught to be in regular reflection and seeking God’s truth in our lives, we are coming to the end of a year and starting a new one in just a few days. It’s contagious. But are we...
Healing Your Relationship with Work and Finding Joy
Work can be a place to express our creativity and passion for service. Or it can become an experience of frustrating, anxiety-provoking stress. Are you experiencing JOY at work? If so, you are likely expressing your unique talents in a way that is meaningful and...
Be Immersed in Our Gratitude – Survey results
A few times a year, we like to connect and find out what moves you. The end of the year is a time of great reflection for most. We were overwhelmed with what moves you and want to share it. As you read through the responses, remember that God is the Most Generous and...