Rumi’s Soulful Advice on #LOVE

On April 14, 2014June 20, 2023 By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Heart&Soul-Inspirational Quotes, Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration17 Comments

Whatever you know or dont – Only LOVE is real. ~ Rumi

Rumi’s words have been a source of solace to my soul for a very long time. I grew up listening to my wise and philosophical dad quote Rumi on many occasions and then when I did actually grow up, I began to slowly understand the depth of his words. To this day, his words, his philosophy on all things love and life hits home for the heart centred Sufi girl in me.

All those who know me, know how much I LOVE “love”. And, when it comes to understanding the many layers of love…none other than Rumi’s words have the power to tug at the heart. In many a troubled times, his words have worked like a balm for my heart and soul. Continue reading “Rumi’s Soulful Advice on #LOVE” →

A beautiful Interview with Vironika Tugaleva Author of “The Love MindSet”

On January 25, 2014 By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn book reviews3 Comments

“Love is what bonds us to one another. Love is the essential ingredient.” ~ Vironika Tugleva

I have always been choosy about the kind of books I read. Always. I like to read a book that has substance, that has depth, a book that has something I can learn from. But most of all, I like a book that is all LOVE, all HEART…which is what The Love Mindset is.

The Love Mindset is not just a book you read and store in your bookshelf. Its a book that you savor, you reread, you go back to and keep wanting more from.

“Love continues to shine like the sun, available to anyone who knows how to tap its vitality..” ~ Vironika Tugleva

As I sunk into reading this absolutely loving book last night, I couldn’t stop. I couldn’t put it down till I was completely done and then I kept rereading those parts I “felt”. Vironika Tugaleva has woven a masterpiece to healing and happiness in the form of THE LOVE MINDSET. The book is her story, her thoughts and her experience from being completely lost to her miraculous healing to becoming whole again. I had the immense pleasure of interviewing her on the subject of her book. Continue reading “A beautiful Interview with Vironika Tugaleva Author of “The Love MindSet”” →

Spiritual benefits of Fasting

On July 24, 2013 By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Heart&Soul-Inspirational Quotes, Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration6 Comments

Spiritual benefits of Fasting As I blur out the outside world and dwell within this month, I would like to share with you what the month of Ramadan and Fasting truly mean to me.

Having studied almost every religion under the sun, I know for a fact that every community, every faith has a form of fasting embedded within their system. Fasting that is meant to inculcate spiritual growth.

Here are some in depth quotes by highly eminent beings, that will give you an idea as to how I see fasting as a means for spiritual growth. Continue reading “Spiritual benefits of Fasting” →