Alternate Modalities

Gain a path to present-moment awareness.

Mindfulness meditation is a practice that involves focusing your attention on the present moment with acceptance and without judgment. The goal is to cultivate awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations as they arise, allowing you to experience them without getting caught up in them.

To begin, find a comfortable, quiet space and sit with your back straight. Close your eyes and bring your attention to your breath, noticing the sensation of the air entering and leaving your body. When your mind wanders – because it will – gently bring your focus back to your breath without criticism.

This practice can also be extended to other sensory experiences, like sounds, sights, or bodily sensations, helping you stay anchored in the present. The essence of mindfulness is being fully aware of the “here and now,” observing experiences with curiosity rather than reacting automatically.

Regular mindfulness meditation can help reduce stress, enhance emotional regulation, increase self-awareness, fostering a more profound sense of calm and clarity. It’s not about achieving a particular state but learning to be with what it is.

Join us for 30-minute online community sites to help support your meditation practice and sense of community. Mindfulness brings peace by grounding you in the present moment.

Awaken to the divine within.

A Universal Sufi Practice Group is a gathering that embraces the timeless spiritual teachings of Sufism. It offers a space for individuals from all backgrounds to explore deeper connections with the divine and one another. Rooted in love, peace, and the pursuit of inner wisdom, the group provides a supportive environment for personal transformation and spiritual growth.

The practice often includes meditation, dhikr (remembrance of God through chanting), sacred music (like the healing sounds of the ‘sama’ or listening), and contemplative discussion, all aimed at opening the heart and quieting the mind. Guided by love, compassion, and unity principles, members are encouraged to deepen their self-awareness, cultivate inner peace, and experience a profound sense of interconnectedness.

A Universal Sufi Practice Group welcomes people of all faiths and traditions, inviting each participant to explore their path to spiritual enlightenment. The group emphasizes that love is the essence of all spiritual practices and that true wisdom comes from within. Through shared practices, prayer, and reflection, the group seeks to nurture a community of seekers united in the pursuit of love, truth, and the divine presence.

A well-known Rumi quote related to being sought by what we seek is, “What you seek is seeking you.”
This profound statement suggests that our desires and aspirations are not one-sided; the very things we long for are also drawn to us, as if they are waiting for us to be ready. It speaks to the deep interconnectedness between us and the universe, where our soul’s quest aligns with the flow of life itself.

Do you want to learn more about these modalities?

If so, contact me today for information.