The Witness Within #46 Ritual or Reality
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Mar 5, 2021 Dive into the intricate relationship between control, fear, and spirituality. Discover how saints face fear uniquely, and explore emotional responses to the Divine through laughter and tears. Musa challenges listeners to abandon social norms for genuine ecstatic states, while emphasizing love-driven prayer over obligation. Engage in inner work versus external signs and find the Divine in everyday actions. Lastly, contemplate death as a spiritual adventure and strive for a steady faith that transcends daily challenges.
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Fear And Mercy As One
- Saints perceive fear and mercy as unified because both come from Allah and inform their response to life.
- Emotional expressions (crying or laughing) are both valid paths toward closeness with Allah.
The King’s Procession Parable
- A story about a king's procession shows people mimic visible servants rather than understanding true cause.
- The king revealed the favorite's reaction came from seeing him, not the favorite's independent action.
Let Go Of Appropriate Behavior
- Leave rigid notions of 'appropriate' behavior and allow authentic resonance with reality to guide you.
- Try abandoning formulas enough to experience ecstatic states beyond social costumes.