The way in which it heals the body and nourishes the soul?
The Inner Journey is a calling and everyone receives an Invitation.
A call to grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually
A call to reconnect with your authentic self (Fitrah)
A call to heal and bring yourself back to wholeness
A call to deepen your relationship with life
A call to turn beautifully to God
This invite may come through grief, heartbreak, unmet expectations, loss, or through the changes and transitions life brings.
In those defining moments you may choose to see the wisdom and answer this call or numb painful experiences by shunning the inner self and focus on outer achievements, success and validation.
The work of renewal, reflection and realigning with your authentic self is not about becoming someone new but to remember who you are without the stories and narratives you have been carrying for decades.
Emotional growth take you to new places and moments of discomfort will arise.
Yet, it is only when you move towards the unfamiliar do you get to see another version of yourself. That version that’s always been there but lost its way on this journey we call life.
The Night Sky
We have indeed adorned the lowest heaven with the stars (for beauty) (37:6)
The Islamic tradition has a rich history of observing the night sky. The new moon sets the Islamic calendar every month. The evening or night comes before the daylight hours of the day meaning a new calendar day officially begins at sunset. The night and darkness are honoured because the night is a time of rest and reflection.
Darkness and death itself is a form of rebirth.
Life starts in the womb in complete darkness
Plants and seeds are grown into the dark warmth of the soil
Dark environments reset the circadian rhythms and internal biological clocks
Many predators rely on darkness to hunt successfully. Prey animals use darkness to hide and feed safely.
The physical darkness is a metaphor for the anguish, difficulties, struggles and challenges we endure. Rather than become overwhelmed and consumed by it you can see it as an opportunity to evolve and grow spiritually and become mentally resilient. To recognise your human weaknesses with self-compassion and cultivate a heart that reminds you are a worthy being who is not defined by your circumstances.
Seek Solace
Seek solace in stars is a space for women of colour and Muslim women to connect with community and join one another in supporting each other on our individual journey of growth and healing. To remind ourselves to keep laughing, loving, seeking joy and having faith even through the storms. To seek solace and live in harmony with the mind, body, heart, ego and most importantly our spirit, our soul.
Seek Solace in Stars offers you the chance to:
Incorporate ways to move through your day consciously
Become familiar with your own habits and patterns
Enhance your mental health and well being
Cultivate emotional resilience
Mindful practices to help you on your journey
Understand the ego
Improve your relationship with others
Insights from the Islamic tradition and wisdom
Remembering your inherent worth and value
Practical ways to incorporate somatic release
Monthly workshops with new topics every month for 6 months (Oct-Mar)
