Friends Of Light
وَٱصْبِرْ نَفْسَكَ مَعَ ٱلَّذِينَ يَدْعُونَ رَبَّهُم بِٱلْغَدَوٰةِ وَٱلْعَشِىِّ يُرِيدُونَ وَجْهَهُۥ ۖ
“And keep yourself patient [by being] with those who call upon their Lord in the morning and the evening, seeking His countenance.”
Surah Al-Kahf 18:28
Our hearts feel safe with the Divine, and you’ll find that certain people make you feel even closer to God. These companions, soul mates, partners whomever they may be are friends of light.
Always try to surround yourself with those who infuse their hearts and life with the Divine. When we speak of the Divine, it extends beyond mere recitation or prayer. It encompasses every aspect of life, through remembrance, spreading goodness, surrendering your heart and awakening to your life’s purpose. One of the most important factors within these groups is feeling safe for your authentic self to flourish, which is the closest door to the Divine.
The first word in the verse, furthermore explains that these people will help us maintain our patience. In a world full of destruction, greed and heightened egos we need those unveiled hearts to support us on our journeys.
Be around those people that ignite your life with power and fire, your hearts with the love of the Divine, and simply make you want to move. As Rumi mentions in the Mathnawi series
“Keep not company with the wicked, for the wicked, even though thou be pure, will taint thee. The companionship of the good makes one good; the companionship of the bad makes one bad.”
Time is a precious gift, fill it with holy encounters that will become precious fuel for your life.
“I am in you and you in me mutual in Divine Love”
William Blake
Write a list of people in your life that make you feel close to God
Write down how you feel when you are around them
Write ways you can spend more time with them
Imagine how your life would be with more moments with them around.
“In the presence of true friends, we are reminded of the presence of God.”
C.S. Lewis
“Don’t Drink Dirty Water
You get in life what you create. Expectation drives the creative process. What do you expect? You expect whatever it is you’re thinking about. Your thought process, the conversation in your head, is at the base of the results you create in life. So the question is, What are you thinking about? What is influencing and directing your thoughts? The answer: whatever you’re allowing yourself to hear and see. This is the input you are feeding your brain. Period.
What is that clear water? Positive, inspirational, and supportive input and ideas. Stories of aspiration, people who, despite challenges, are overcoming obstacles and achieving great things. Strategies of success, prosperity, health, love, and joy.”
The Compound Effect, Jumpstart your income, your life, your success – Darren Hardy
