The Witness Within #50 Altering States
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Mar 13, 2021 Explore how various substances and environments can shift our consciousness. Musa emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and recognizing our current state of being. Learn the transformative power of love and how Sufism guides us from worldly illusions to higher states. Fasting during Ramadan is highlighted as a time for inner reflection, while groundedness is essential in facing challenges. The journey of self-examination is explored, alongside the inner struggle for holiness, encouraging listeners to embrace their true reality and seek divine love.
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Practice Inducing Loving States
- Practice inducing desirable states in yourself after witnessing them in others, starting with love.
- Train to shift anger, regret, or haste into love and observe the fluctuation.
Sufism Is About Altering Inner Life
- Sufism focuses on altering inner states from illusion to the realities tied to Allah.
- The path is about relocating where you dwell inside yourself toward divine qualities.
Fast Internally, Not Just Physically
- Use Ramadan and fasting to observe inner changes and practice self-restraint from lust and arrogance.
- Prioritize internal fasts (from desire and pride) over mere physical fasting for true spiritual benefit.