The Witness Within #45 Silent Space
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Mar 3, 2021 The discussion centers on balancing the inner life with outward engagement. Musa explores the importance of empathy in moderating our emotions and the necessity of alternating between involvement and withdrawal. Listeners are prompted to envision life free from worldly responsibilities and to practice silence as a way to cultivate an inner existence. The conversation emphasizes that periodic retreats enhance spiritual growth and encourages finding methods that resonate for deeper internal exploration.
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Stay Balanced Between Joy And Sorrow
- Balance emotional highs and lows to avoid being thrown off by extreme states.
- Maintain equilibrium so one moment's reaction doesn't ruin your readiness for the next one.
Use Temporary Withdrawal To Reset
- Periodically withdraw from worldly input to reclaim control over your responses.
- Return afterwards and fulfill responsibilities while keeping the inner balance intact.
The Paradox Of Self-Negation
- Saying “I do not exist, only God exists” negates worldly influences temporarily.
- This state can't be permanent because the path requires both presence and retreat.