The Teacher Internship Program (TIP) is in a format that allows you to complete the program in one academic year. It will consist of two 6-day sessions coinciding with the on-site sessions of the University, and between sessions students will receive further...
The Deeper Realities of Love, and One Another
Like me, you may be familiar with the old adage: "You only hurt the ones you love." I have been presented with this many times, in many different ways. Unknown to me, I had been living by this model for most of my life. My love for other people came largely in the way...
Growing in the Dark
Plants have inherent knowledge of how to move, and where to grow based on the light of the sun. The presence of light is often associated with outward growth: the sunnier seasons of Spring and Summer and their leafy green fecundity. But what of the darker hours of...
Turning Adversity into Diversity
In film studies, I have heard that there are three basic stories to tell: man vs. man, man vs. God, and man vs. himself. To say nothing of how misguided these competitive perspectives may be, it is important to note our persistent affinity with these types of stories:...
2017: Lifelong Learning Program
Come get nourished, wash the darkness of the world away, and be guided to carry your light and love in service. At the University of Spiritual Healing & Sufism, it has long been our honor to accompany the many beautiful hearts drawn to the Sufi Way, through our...
The Helpers
There is a famous quote by Fred Rogers that describes what his mother would tell him when he was a child and saw scary news: “My mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of disaster,...
Bless the Deadline
Are you someone that works well under pressure? Does a looming deadline help you to finally dive in? We are all familiar with this phenomenon: people from diverse walks of life feel the day-in-and-day-out has it's own momentum that doesn't naturally create space to...
2017: Mastering Mirrors and Judgements
Mastering Mirrors and Judgements with Amin Colman ABOUT THIS COURSE: When we learn to drop our judgments, we actually come to liberate ourselves and move closer in relationship with Allah. This will be a hands on webinar where we will be dedicating a lot of...
The Warrior vs. the Worrier
What is that voice of fear that stops us from experiencing our lives? In the evolution of humans, fear has served a very important purpose-for example, 'there is a lion behind you!' or 'this is a slippery ledge, I should be careful'. However, we have all had moments...
2017: Singing for Allah in the Shower-of Love!
Singing for Allah in the Shower - of Love! with Laila Walzer ABOUT THIS COURSE: Singing and making sacred sound is is our birthright, and is an inherent part of the Shadduli path. Yet, many of us want more confidence and effectiveness in fulfilling and leading our...