The Witness Within #27 Adeb - Musa Muhaiyaddeen
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Jan 14, 2021 The journey through Sufism today contrasts sharply with its historical roots, blending spirituality with everyday life. Intentionality emerges as a transformative force, bolstering emotional well-being and connection with the divine. Listeners navigate challenges using the metaphor of fire, reinforcing the need for resilience against distractions. A thought-provoking parable reveals how desires can trap individuals, showing that true happiness often lies in meaningful connections rather than material wealth.
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Hidden Orders To Open-World Practice
- Sufism used to be practiced in hidden, quasi-monastic orders but now is lived openly within society.
- Musa Muhaiyaddeen argues the challenge is to reconcile spiritual life with ordinary social life simultaneously.
No Compartmentalized Spirituality
- You cannot compartmentalize spiritual and worldly lives into on/off modes and expect integration.
- Musa stresses all life compartments must be open and integrated to discover the real self.
The Lawyer Hat Story
- Musa recounts being a lawyer and rejecting the idea of wearing a separate 'lawyer hat' in life.
- He uses this to show skills inform life but do not create separate selves.