Sufi Heart with Omid Safi Ep. 27 – The Rhythm of Expansion and Contraction
May 12, 2023
Andres Gonzalez, interviewer and Holistic Life Foundation rep behind the Living an Authentic Life Summit, chats with Omid Safi, a scholar of Sufism and spiritual teacher. They explore the rhythm of expansion and contraction in the heart. They discuss anger as a fuel for justice. They evoke ocean metaphors, the inner child’s wonder, and a guided breath practice.
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Two Wings: Love And Justice
- Spirituality and justice are two wings that must be harmonized for a full life.
- Love without concern for others can become narcissism; justice without love lacks sacred orientation.
Righteous Outrage Has A Place
- Outrage at injustice can be spiritually appropriate and indicates a living heart.
- The key is channeling anger toward effective, transformative action.
From Chicken To Duck: Dive Into The Sea
- Rumi's teacher told a childhood story: he thought he was a chicken but discovered he was meant for the sea.
- That story illustrates realizing one's deeper nature and diving into the boundless divine ocean.