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Quick Win: The power of a daily ritual with Susan Carland

May 15, 2024

Susan Carland, a practising Muslim, talks about the power of daily prayer in her busy life. She discusses how prayer brings her peace and reflection, strengthening her relationship with herself. She explains the significance of the practice in Islam and its role in providing grounding and perspective amidst daily chaos.

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Susan Carland

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Daily prayer rituals help Susan Carland connect with herself and stay grounded amidst chaos.

Practicing prayer routines instills discipline, clarity, and reflective moments supporting Susan's holistic well-being.

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Benefits of Daily Prayer Ritual

Susan Carland, as a practicing Muslim, emphasizes the positive impact of praying five times a day. She highlights the discipline and focus it instills, comparing it to other beneficial routines like exercise. Through daily prayers, she gains a sense of clarity regarding her place in the world and a check on her personal alignment with her values and goals. The practice serves as a spiritual discipline that brings her peace and helps her stay grounded amidst life's chaos.

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Exploring the Depth of Muslim Daily Rituals

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Exploring the Meaning and Impact of Prayer in a Busy Life

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How well do you know yourself? Pretty well, you’d think, given you spend all day everyday together! But… how much of that time is quality time, and how much of it is swallowed up by distraction?

As a practising Muslim, Susan Carland’s been praying five times a day, every day, for decades now. Aside from its religious component, Susan’s fallen in love with the ritualistic element of her daily prayer. As an incredibly busy academic, mother and media personality, her prayer times are often the only peaceful, reflective moments of her day.

And that dedicated time for reflection is something she treasures: it’s her most effective means of strengthening her relationship with herself.

You can find the full interview here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/14pcuDAluoEL0PP869dVKF?si=ayEtmoxtSyqDqcUoVNyDCg

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Quick Win: The power of a daily ritual with Susan Carland

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Benefits of Daily Prayer Ritual

Physical and Mental Aspects of Prayer

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