The Green Latifa
Embark on a 6-day exploration of compassion, vulnerability, and tenderness
The Latifa of Loving Kindness
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Presence
Cultivate a deep awareness of the present moment, the body, and the mind. Immerse yourself in the here and now through conscious movement, being in a sacred retreat container and enjoying rich nature.
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Meditation
Explore timeless meditation practices to quiet your mind, find inner calm, and enjoy mental clarity and focus.
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Self-Inquiry
Engage in introspective exercises to uncover hidden insights and connect to your inner compass.
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Teachings
Receive the profound and life-changing teachings of the DLT, a tradition that bridges the worlds of Eastern Mysticism and Western Psychology. Bringing together the best of science and spirituality.
Effects of the Green Latifa
- Emotional Growth: It helps us tolerate and stay present with emotional pain, allowing us to understand our past hurts without reacting defensively.
- Healing Qualities: This quality acts as a balm for emotional wounds, helping to soothe pain and providing a space for exploration and acceptance of one's feelings. It allows individuals to remain open to their experiences, including pain, without shutting down.
- Self-Compassion: Practicing compassion towards oneself leads to a more authentic and kind relationship with the self, which also positively influences our relationships with others. It helps individuals tolerate their vulnerabilities and emotional pains, rather than judging or hiding them.
- Sense of Connection: The green quality fosters a sense of connection to others and humanity, promoting feelings of warmth and openness. It encourages genuine kindness towards oneself and others, allowing for deeper relationships and understanding.
- Guidance and Clarity: It connects us to our inner guidance and purpose, coming from the heart rather than external sources.
- Freshness and Renewal: It brings feelings of newness, akin to springtime, helping us feel more alive and vibrant.
The Essence of the Green Latifa
The green quality represents compassion, tenderness, and kindness towards oneself and others. It is characterised by a gentle love that arises naturally, rather than through conscious effort. This quality allows individuals to feel and process emotional wounds, providing a supportive and healing presence. The green essence nurtures a sense of friendliness and warmth, promoting emotional healing and the ability to be present with one’s feelings. It is essential for experiencing and navigating through hurt, as it encourages a deep connection to one’s heart and emotional state.
Impact on State and Behaviour
The Green Latifa brings a sense of renewal, akin to the freshness of spring, where everything inside feels new and vibrant. It cultivates a deep sense of connection with humanity, dissolving feelings of isolation and fostering a genuine desire to heal others' wounds as well.
Ultimately, the Green Latifa facilitates a profound healing process, allowing us to move beyond our woundedness and embrace the full spectrum of our emotional experiences. It opens the heart to new levels of understanding, acceptance, and love, transforming our relationship with ourselves and others.
Location of the Green Latifa
The Green Latifa is specifically located at the thymus gland, which is positioned in the upper part of the chest, right at the centre. This gland plays a vital role in both physical and emotional development and is associated with the qualities of compassion and emotional growth that the Green Latifa embodies.
Effects of the Green Blockage
The blockages to experiencing the green quality primarily include emotional hurt and the avoidance of pain. When individuals do not allow themselves to feel their hurt, they also block their ability to feel essential compassion. Other factors that contribute to these blockages include misbeliefs about compassion, such as thinking it involves merely fixing someone else's pain or providing superficial sympathy. Additionally, past experiences of rejection, judgment, or being unvalued can cause deep emotional wounds that hinder the expression of compassion. The denial of pain leads to a closing of the heart, preventing the natural arising of compassion and connection to oneself and others.
The Lataif Foundation Course at Mandali
