Journeying into (self)-LOVE
THE BEAUTY OF REMEMBRANCE
In stillness is movement.
In movement is potential.
In nourishment is wisdom.
In the voice of Amina Ahmad,
Words born are to return us
Home,
to return us, whole.
ABOUT∞
“Why be one thing which is what the rest of the world wants you to be, when you could be so many different things”.
This always resonated. Basically, what you are, embedded in a field of potential, is timeless and boundless. It is a reminder not to get attached to the false-identity of self. We play roles, but we are not the roles we play.
Amina Ahmad is a figurative emblem of the voice in you and I. Uncover the veil. Hear the voice that speaks and reasons with inner wisdom like the melody of spring.
I write in the voice of Amina Ahmad. She is the writer, the blogger, the incredible reflector, the storyteller, the scribe. She lives with me as an observer, but she is not me. She witnessed every struggle and triumphant victory as a bystander; she herself neither victim nor victor. She just is. An archetype, if you may, firmly rooted as the innocence of each and every heart. The ‘fitra’ we are all born with. A flowering essence of what a name can reason into existence: preserved loyalty to the Light.
With the strength of conviction, with her voice I write. I share. I speak in tones. I open pages to stories. One individual thread woven into the fabric of the whole. All done, from a place of deep-seated Love.
I hold the intention to share words of Faith, Wisdom, and Truth to weave the strength that already exists — into the very matrix of your bones.
Everything that is happening to you is from God. And,
You, are beautiful and powerful Beyond words of description.
That realization is the bridge on this journey of self-love.
The intention behind this work is two-fold: to express gratitude to the One who created you and I, and provide a source of inspiration, hope, healing, and, insha’Allah, a portal to empowerment and unveiling for every soul who tumbles here in search of truth.
And for anyone experiencing the darkness shadowing doubt know this: your Lord has not forsaken you. Let these words be the rope that extends solidified conviction. If you’re in need of stronger faith, lean on the faith of those who walk the path with conviction, including mine.
The work is written in a symbolic name of potential, gently held by the world of the imaginal, belonging to both you, and I. This one chooses not to limit this inspiration by defining and attributing it to a singular ‘author’ of sorts. Rather it is a hybrid of all shaping experiences. It is a composition of thoughts and processes that do not belong to an individual, but to the world of universals. The work speaks for itself. You will know if the material presented here is right for you, in one capacity or another. I will know I gave it my best. And if we cross-paths to work together, all the better. We are all, journeying into self-love, picking up pieces to either reflect (or return) us whole. Fractals, of the whole.
Experience is a real teacher. And your why is the ultimate driver. May you stumble on soil-ground for self-discovery. May you find the strength to truly surrender and allow Love to overtake you. May you draw closer to Allah (SWT) and allow Him to be your Guide. May you embrace the gift of surrender. May you be the experiencer who experiences tranquility in their heart. Oh beloved seeker, may you be blessed. Much love from this part of the world xx.
In serving His creation, I seek to serve Him.
SEE WHAT’S ON THE COFFEE TABLE
The birth of this work is inspired by words.
Seven words since New Years Eve 2016. A Tony Robbins documentary. And a choreographed play of words on repeat set into motion as background noise in my mind: Stay inside your head, and you’re dead. This was eight months after having had the blessed experience of attending Tony Robbins ‘Unleash the Power Within’ live in London. A very personal experience. And ironically, one that was a catalyst in many ways. The dark night of the soul isn’t for the faint of hearts. A paradoxical awakening merging love, despair, hope, and faith.
This truth never left my conscious awareness. And as I started to watch life fill my veins again in the solace of prayer, the words of Allah (SWT) made this desire to share with others what I know paramount: But as for the favor of your Lord, report (it) (Holy Qur’an, 93:11).
All good from this work is from Allah (SWT). Any shortcoming is my own.
WORDS OF REFLECTION
Drawing on myriad sources of inspiration to the heart.
SHARING EXPERIENCE
Largely written in prose; a personal experience that is impersonal in its nature.
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GROUNDWORK FOR HEALING
We are all connected. Set the groundwork for deep, inner healing and resolve. Leverage tools for inner-transformation, spiritual and personal growth.
Be patient with yourself. In order to realize full-potential, most seeds require darkness to germinate before exposure to the light. Our seeds, of potential, embody seedlings of pure Love. Mount the journey, one step at a time.
Teachings unfold like harvest time. There is beauty in remembrance and the Light of Certainty is a journey; a journey of self-love. Our challenge is to allow, to let be, to allow ourselves to receive.
Cosmic Citizens
You, oh beautiful reader
“O, believe, as thou livest, that every sound that is spoken over the round world, which thou oughtest to hear, will vibrate on thine ear!” Ralph Waldo Emerson
The first of personalized words: thank you.
Thank you for being here.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to give-back and share in hope that it sparks something in you.
Thank you for opening the portal of which I can pass the knowledge bestowed upon me by Grace.
Thank you for the possibility of sharing experiences and interests. Thank you for this chance for me to contribute.
May I only ask for you to come here with an ’emptied-vessel’ and the openness to explore other possibilities.
Be it you agree/disagree, like/dislike, believe/disbelieve: Thank you for the courage to authentically be you.
I ask nothing else.
