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The Way of Well-BeingHatred?
A short commentary on an Instagram post, which can be accessed here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CWIon3gBpW6/ Is it possible for the one who loves God to hate?…
The Way of Well-BeingThe Connection Collection - 27 - Mentors
A short extract taken from the recording of Connection 27, an online circle of sharing and remembrance, which took place via Zoom on Sunday, 07/11/2021…
The Way of Well-BeingBoundaries
A short commentary on an Instagram post, which can accessed here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CV5hD0BBwvL/ Boundaries are determined by the pleasure of the…
The Way of Well-BeingThe Connection Collection - 26 - Betrayal
A short extract taken from the recording of Connection 26, an online circle of sharing and remembrance, which took place via Zoom on Sunday, 24/10/2021. Being…
The Way of Well-BeingBecoming Responsible: "You are not a child any more."
A short commentary on an Instagram post, which can accessed here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CU_dSy_BH7k/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The Islamic tradition…
The Way of Well-BeingThe Connection Collection - 25 - Mind Your Own Business
A short extract taken from the recording of Connection 25, an online circle of sharing and remembrance, which took place via Zoom on Sunday, 10/10/2021. We…
The Way of Well-BeingOnly Care About What You Do
A short commentary on an Instagram post, which can accessed here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CUUQwkUF8wg/ Channel your attention towards your contribution…
The Way of Well-BeingThe Connection Collection - 24 - Anxiety
A short extract taken from the recording of Connection 14, an online circle of sharing and remembrance, which took place via Zoom on Sunday, 26/09/2021. We…
The Way of Well-BeingHe has Hidden Diamonds in Plain Sight for those who can See
A short commentary on an Instagram post, which can accessed here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CUEGwDMBYz8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link There are miracles…
The Way of Well-BeingBe Curious
A short commentary on an Instagram post, which can accessed here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CT3LKvhhwcU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Each moment contains the…
The Way of Well-BeingThe Connection Collection: Connection 23 - Targets
Connection - An Online Circle of Sharing and Remembrance - takes place every other week. All are welcome. Connection 23 focused on targets. What does it mean…
The Way of Well-BeingStop Obsessing over Transformation. Become Concerned with Better.
A short commentary on an Instagram post, available here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTi0GO6Fysk/ Making an enormous transformation in your life can be…
The Way of Well-BeingAnd in the Face of it All, You Still Rise.
A short commentary on an Instagram post, available here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTULaGNFouR/ You always have the option to respond appropriately to the…
The Way of Well-BeingThe Connection Collection - Connection 14
A short extract taken from the recording of Connection 14, an online circle of sharing and remembrance, which took place via Zoom on Sunday, 25/04/2021. We…
The Way of Well-BeingThe Way Back 2: The Courage to Return
The mistakes we make can be hard to come back from. It is understandable that some collapse under the weight of their errors, permitting themselves to be…
The Way of Well-BeingThe Way Back 1 : Exploring the Spectrum of Human Behaviour
It's been a while ladies and gents. This is the first in a new series of five short podcasts exploring renewal, reorientation, and redemption through the prism…
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Episode 21: Connection 3 - Managing Anxiety
On Sunday 05/07/2020, The Way of Well-Being hosted the third Connection session. The session included Qur'anic recitation, collective remembrance, and a…
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Episode 20: The Remembrance of Death as a Means to Meaning
Rather than being morbid or taboo, death is a key part of life. Death has emerged into the public spotlight over the past few months, reminding us of the…
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Episode 19: Connection Session 1 - Forgiveness
We hosted our first online gathering of remembrance and sharing on Sunday 7th June 2020 via zoom. The session, titled 'Connection', contained Qur'anic…
The Way of Well-BeingEpisode 18: 'An Unusual Ramadan' with Sheikh Ebrahim Schuitema
What with the extraordinary circumstances facing Muslims around the world, this Ramadan promises to be anything but normal. Sheikh Ebrahim offered some timely…
The Way of Well-BeingEpisode 17: Interview with Dr Mazen Atassi
A fascinating conversation with Dr Mazen Atassi, a naturopathic doctor and founder of the 'Forward to Health' initiative. The discussion covers a range of…
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Episode 16: Equilibrium - Balancing the Various Aspects of Life
This reflection, which was recorded as part of the 'Flourish' monthly coaching course, explores how flourishing necessitates balancing on four distinct aspects…
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Episode 15: Processing the Future (without anxiety?)
When faced with the grandeur and magnitude of life and the universe, is it not natural to be anxious? Is there a way to control this fear of the future?
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Episode 14: The Affirmation of Faith is Action
Imam Ali (may Allah ennoble his countenance) is reported to have said: I am defining Islam as no one has defined before me: Islam is submission, submission is…
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Episode 13: You do not Know your Own Value
The great Persian poet Rumi wrote: 'You know the value of everything in the marketplace, but you are ignorant of your own value.' The way is a means of…
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Episode 12: Sheikh Ebrahim Schuitema on the Wisdom in Hardship
My teacher and guide Sheikh Ebrahim Schuitema answers some of the burning questions of the moment: What is the wisdom in these crazy circumstances? How can we…
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Episode 11: Seeking Excellence in Trying Times
How do the people of consciousness model excellence in such trying times as these? How can we bring light to a dark situation?
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Episode 10: Islam's Gift - Staying Serene in the Face of the Virus
Islam offers the most perfect path to human flourishing. Islam offers the key to maintaining serenity and calm in the face of challenges. How can we stay…
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Episode 9: Managing the Expectations of Others
To what extent should we be influenced by the expectations of others? How do we deal with toxic relationships? Should we persist on our path in the face of…
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Episode 8: Pragmatics - Free Will and (pre)Determination.
What is the relationship between free will and predetermination? How can we make the most of the circumstances we find ourselves in? How do the circumstances…
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Episode 7: A Transformative New Year: Where to start?
The key to all meaningful transformation is changing the way one perceives the world. By means of witnessing the Divine Majesty in all matters, one shifts from…
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Episode 6: The Ritual Prayer as Spiritual Practice
What is the role of the ritual prayer in our spiritual growth? How can we employ the ritual prayer to help us flourish?
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Episode 5: The Relationship between Gratitude and Appropriate Conduct
The one who is overwhelmed with gratitude cannot help but be a servant of existence.
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Episode 4: To Submit, to Struggle, or both?
Does the Way of Well-Being teach us to passively accept whatever comes into our lives? Should we struggle in order to change our circumstances? Can we do both?
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Episode 3: Addressing Anxiety about the Future
How do those who take the way of well-being deal with concerns about the future?
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Episode 2: Design and the Past
Continuing with our introduction to the path of Islamic spirituality, we consider how the Islamic belief that Allah Almighty is the Creator of all things…
The Way of Well-BeingEpisode 1: An Introduction
A brief introduction to Islamic spirituality and the purpose of the Islam The Way of Well-Being Podcast.