Morning Meditations with Me & Hafiz
My Morning Practice
Part of my morning spiritual practice is to light a candle. The candle reminds me of my connection with my inner light as well as my connection with my higher self, my soul self, connected to that which is larger than myself. In this way I remind myself that I am the light that shines in this world.
Lighting the candle also allows me to name those people and places that need to be held in prayer whether they are friends and family close to me or people and places globally. As I light the candle, I name these people and places reminding myself to hold this in my heart that they may receive the blessings of love in a connection that goes beyond myself.
Hafiz, the poet
Another part of my morning practice is to read the poetry of Hafiz, a Sufi poet from the 1300's. His connection to the Divine and to Source transcended his time. He moved past the religious conventions and restrictions of his lifetime and connected with God through poetry, music, movement and laughter. He is both playful and serious at the same time and that is why I love his poetry.
