The Station of Acceptance: Confronting the Reflection in the Mirror and Purifying from the Self

Station of acceptance: confronting the reflection in the mirror — Sufi tasawwuf themed bronze mirror, ancient poetry book, rose petals, candlelight

The station of acceptance is purification from the self. From Ibn Arabi to Sufi tradition — confronting the mirror’s reflection, from judgment to love.

You Are the Sky, Everything Else Is Just the Weather

Knowing oneself: a human silhouette standing above the storms in infinite blue sky - spiritual awakening metaphor

This article was made possible following a post by dear Beyhan Budağ, in which she highlighted Pema Chödrön’s words: “You are the sky, everything else is just the weather” — this phrase encapsulates one of the most elegant and profound steps on the path to knowing oneself and awakening to one’s inner truth. As stated … Read more

Nothingness Within Existence: Dignified Humility

Existential Humility and the Symbolism of Waw

In the chaos of life, while walking the fine line of social relationships, one of the most frequently prescribed virtues is Existential Humility. We grow up with advice like “be humble,” “be like the earth,” or “do not boast.” These teachings are a wonderful compass to protect us from the destructiveness of pride. However, as … Read more