Dr. Tara interviews Adriane Wiltse, a spiritual healing practitioner and master’s student in Sufism. They discuss Sufism, healing from intergenerational trauma, and connecting through love. The podcast also explores multicultural upbringing, the power of Sanskrit mantras, and living a compassionate life.
Sufism emphasizes the importance of love, healing intergenerational trauma, and cultivating self-love through heart-centered practices.
The practice of connecting to the heart in Sufism allows individuals to expand their capacity for love and compassion, enabling them to hold all aspects of the human experience.
Deep dives
Sufism and the Power of Divine Love
Sufism emphasizes the importance of love and addresses intergenerational trauma and pain. Through practices that connect to the heart, individuals can heal and cultivate self-love. The episode explores the journey of a jewelry designer and alchemical coach who found her path in Sufism after a series of serendipitous encounters. By practicing remembrance and connecting to the heart, individuals can expand their capacity for love and compassion. Sufism is a spiritual journey that transcends religious boundaries and offers a profound way to navigate the challenges of life.
Connecting to the Heart and Divine Love
One of the main practices in Sufism is connecting to the heart, which involves dropping the consciousness to the heart space and cultivating a deep, heart-centered connection. This practice allows individuals to tap into the energy of divine love and experience a sense of deep containment. By grounding oneself and dropping into the heart, people can expand their capacity to hold pain, joy, and all aspects of the human experience. This practice can be done daily, even while lying in bed, and offers a beautiful way to start the day.
Healing Intergenerational Trauma and Expanding Love
Through the practice of Sufism, individuals can heal intergenerational trauma by shining a light on neglected areas of their hearts. Sufism offers a container of divine love where deep healing can take place. It allows individuals to remove the rust from their hearts and reconnect with their inner beauty. By expanding their capacity for pain and joy, individuals can break free from societal patterns and live a more heart-connected, loving, and compassionate life. Sufism transcends religious boundaries and encourages people to embrace love as a powerful force in their lives.
Living with Love in a Challenging World
Living with love, compassion, and connection is a beautiful way to navigate a sometimes distressing and challenging world. Sufism offers practices and teachings that expand one's capacity for love and help navigate the pain and joy of life. By connecting to one's heart and cultivating a heart-centered approach to the world, individuals can exist in a more compassionate and considerate way. These practices enable individuals to embrace the vast range of human experiences and create a more loving and kind world, regardless of their religious or spiritual background.
Tara sits down with Adriane Wiltse, a certified spiritual healing practitioner, master’s student in Sufism and classically trained jeweler and silversmith, to explore all things Sufism, the mystical Islamic belief and practice of seeking the truth of divine love and knowledge. They also discuss healing from intergenerational trauma and connecting to ourselves and each other.