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Rumi Soul Healer: A Transcendental Story of Ecstatic Passion and Mystical Love
Rumi Soul Healer is a story for our times.
It’s a Transcendental Story of Ecstatic Passion and Mystical Love that is envisioned by the author as a healing balm for the much troubled voices of our civilization.
The author’s personal journey has brought him up close and personal with the ravages of war and violence just as Rumi had faced. Hence, the relevance for a reinvention of Rumi to deal with the crisis of our modern day world are all too timely and prudent.
The author believes that the best of Rumi is yet to come and we are in the middle of a global shift in human consciousness and that it's no coincidence that Rumi is the most read poet in the world.
More than anything else we all need healing and Rumi’s ecstatic passion as conveyed via poems are the curing antidote for the diabolical perplexing and bewildering life of our times.
At this stage of our evolutionary development, we are in a sort of an adolescent period. Hence the traumatic upheaval and the resultant need for healing our challenged spirits. Rumi Soul Healer is a beautiful solace to the parched souls of our time. It is exciting, radiant and jubilant... thus bringing fresh inspiration, cheer and joy to the reader. It's like a companion that warms your heart and stays at your side whenever the waves of life toss you into uncharted realms.
Rumi shows us a human journey that is complimented in detail in the authors lifetime's work and masterpiece, Heart Intelligence – Book Trilogy and Film:
http://heartintelligencebook.com
It’s a Transcendental Story of Ecstatic Passion and Mystical Love that is envisioned by the author as a healing balm for the much troubled voices of our civilization.
The author’s personal journey has brought him up close and personal with the ravages of war and violence just as Rumi had faced. Hence, the relevance for a reinvention of Rumi to deal with the crisis of our modern day world are all too timely and prudent.
The author believes that the best of Rumi is yet to come and we are in the middle of a global shift in human consciousness and that it's no coincidence that Rumi is the most read poet in the world.
More than anything else we all need healing and Rumi’s ecstatic passion as conveyed via poems are the curing antidote for the diabolical perplexing and bewildering life of our times.
At this stage of our evolutionary development, we are in a sort of an adolescent period. Hence the traumatic upheaval and the resultant need for healing our challenged spirits. Rumi Soul Healer is a beautiful solace to the parched souls of our time. It is exciting, radiant and jubilant... thus bringing fresh inspiration, cheer and joy to the reader. It's like a companion that warms your heart and stays at your side whenever the waves of life toss you into uncharted realms.
Rumi shows us a human journey that is complimented in detail in the authors lifetime's work and masterpiece, Heart Intelligence – Book Trilogy and Film:
http://heartintelligencebook.com
170 pages, ebook
First published June 16, 2015
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About the author
Gabriel Iqbal
16 books16 followersGabriel Iqbal is a Canadian award-winning and internationally acclaimed scientist, author, poet and humanitarian. He designs the curriculum and teaches the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in Biology and Theory of Knowledge, which is based on a Swiss Education Program and heads the department of science at his current post.
After having secured a scholarship for distinguished performance in a Diploma in Health Sciences at Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College, UK, in the early 90's, he was privileged to work under one of the world's eminent Biologist, Dr. Ray McNeil Alexander and earned a BSc. Honours in Biology from the University of Leeds, UK, with a key focus on Human Evolution. Later on, he completed a Post-Graduation in Science Education with a specialism in History of Science from the same university and taught science for several years. Further, his career focused on Lean Management, Sustainable Development, Organizational Behaviour, and Wellbeing. He has worked internationally for almost 30 years and has written multiple books encompassing transdisciplinary subjects.
Gabriel is also a paradigm-shifting Lean Management Certified Trainer and a Certified Internal Auditor for Environmental Health and Safety Management Systems that includes ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems Training) and OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Training). Gabriel has provided Ethical Leadership, Management, Corporate and Social Responsibility, Human Motivation, Sustainable Development and Well-being Programs via his training and development organization, the Eureka Academy:
www.eurekamakingadifference.com
Gabriel's major work is represented in, "Heart Intelligence" - Book Trilogy, which is accompanied by a non-profit Film:
www.heartintelligencebook.com
Gabriel's books and encyclopedias are available on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Gabriel-Iqbal/e/B00PTJ...
For his international works and services, Gabriel has received the following awards:
* Making a Difference Award 2011
Peel Multicultural Council, Canada
* Outstanding Guest Speaker Award 2010
International Leadership Congress
* International e-learning Award 2011
International e-learning Congress
Gabriel is married to Tracy Liu and they have two daughters, Rumi and Roya and live in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
REVIEWS
International acclaim for the author:
"Gabriel is a truly passionate and motivating presenter. You will think about his work long after it is over."
- Sheridan College, Canada
"Gabriel is absolutely correct - In order to get out of the mess we're in, we need a paradigm shift, a different way of seeing ourselves on the planet."
- Dr. David Suzuki, Science broadcaster and environmental activist, Canada
"Gabriel Makes The Difference. He walks the talk. This is a timely message."
- Peel Multicultural Council, Canada
"Gabriel shows an exceptional interest in biological study and produces above standard, accurate and well-expressed work."
- Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College, UK
"Dynamic"
- BTL Worldwide, Dubai
"Uncovered the mechanics of the flow of creativity."
- Novell, USA
"Gabriel has always amazed us as a human being as someone who comes across very different from the crowd."
- Tyco International, USA
"Fresh lateral thinking and out of the box solutions."
- Kempinski Hotels, 5 Star Resorts, Switzerland
"Amazing, we have learnt so much."
- George Brown College, Canada
To find out more, please visit the author's website on:
http://www.gabrieliqbal.com
After having secured a scholarship for distinguished performance in a Diploma in Health Sciences at Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College, UK, in the early 90's, he was privileged to work under one of the world's eminent Biologist, Dr. Ray McNeil Alexander and earned a BSc. Honours in Biology from the University of Leeds, UK, with a key focus on Human Evolution. Later on, he completed a Post-Graduation in Science Education with a specialism in History of Science from the same university and taught science for several years. Further, his career focused on Lean Management, Sustainable Development, Organizational Behaviour, and Wellbeing. He has worked internationally for almost 30 years and has written multiple books encompassing transdisciplinary subjects.
Gabriel is also a paradigm-shifting Lean Management Certified Trainer and a Certified Internal Auditor for Environmental Health and Safety Management Systems that includes ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems Training) and OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Training). Gabriel has provided Ethical Leadership, Management, Corporate and Social Responsibility, Human Motivation, Sustainable Development and Well-being Programs via his training and development organization, the Eureka Academy:
www.eurekamakingadifference.com
Gabriel's major work is represented in, "Heart Intelligence" - Book Trilogy, which is accompanied by a non-profit Film:
www.heartintelligencebook.com
Gabriel's books and encyclopedias are available on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Gabriel-Iqbal/e/B00PTJ...
For his international works and services, Gabriel has received the following awards:
* Making a Difference Award 2011
Peel Multicultural Council, Canada
* Outstanding Guest Speaker Award 2010
International Leadership Congress
* International e-learning Award 2011
International e-learning Congress
Gabriel is married to Tracy Liu and they have two daughters, Rumi and Roya and live in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
REVIEWS
International acclaim for the author:
"Gabriel is a truly passionate and motivating presenter. You will think about his work long after it is over."
- Sheridan College, Canada
"Gabriel is absolutely correct - In order to get out of the mess we're in, we need a paradigm shift, a different way of seeing ourselves on the planet."
- Dr. David Suzuki, Science broadcaster and environmental activist, Canada
"Gabriel Makes The Difference. He walks the talk. This is a timely message."
- Peel Multicultural Council, Canada
"Gabriel shows an exceptional interest in biological study and produces above standard, accurate and well-expressed work."
- Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College, UK
"Dynamic"
- BTL Worldwide, Dubai
"Uncovered the mechanics of the flow of creativity."
- Novell, USA
"Gabriel has always amazed us as a human being as someone who comes across very different from the crowd."
- Tyco International, USA
"Fresh lateral thinking and out of the box solutions."
- Kempinski Hotels, 5 Star Resorts, Switzerland
"Amazing, we have learnt so much."
- George Brown College, Canada
To find out more, please visit the author's website on:
http://www.gabrieliqbal.com
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This book is essentially inspired by Gabriel’s love for Rumi. The author is a Biologist by training but has sought answers in transcendental mystical experiences and metaphysical connections of transdisciplinary subjects to heal the human condition. A book that beckons for ‘Unity in Diversity'. Gabriel, as can be vividly sensed throughout the book, is an ardent learner of different mystical schools not just theoretically but on an experiential level as well.
Gabriel expresses the powerful story of Rumi and Shams and its solution oriented life affirming relevance in the modern age. Anecdotes from Rumi’s Mathnavi, Dewan etc., along with different mystical traditions and the author’s commentary on the significance of these poems and aphorisms from an esoteric point of view are also exposed in vivid as well as lucid imagery.
In the book, he doesn't just talk about the Sufis but also gives us a grip of Christian mystical traditions, 'Gnosticism', the Jewish mystical traditions, ‘Kabala’, and several other traditions which according to him have a deeply embedded calling for unity and coexistence of different faiths. He goes further to express ‘Metanoia’ from Greek metaphysics, ‘Samadi’ from Hindu metaphysics and ‘Satori’ from Buddhist metaphysics.
This book is not just an overview of different mystical traditions but can also be read as a comparison between the eastern perspective of the esoteric self and the pragmatic behavioural psychology of the west.
The author's approach is chiefly pacifist and he largely rests on Rumi's philosophy to revive the concept of ‘love’ as the ultimate cosmic force that must prevail despite predominant fundamental theological and scientific dogmas. In order to support his treatise he referrers to the works of Leo Tolstoy, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Carl Jung, Immanuel Kant, Hafiz, Ibn Arabi, Avicenna, Muhammed Iqbal including many others of their forte.
Gabriel views the orthodox facet of any faith as politically motivated and deeply divorced from esoteric experience. He, with the aid of many references from different mystical traditions, pleads ‘love for love's sake' is the real essence of divine essence and that ulterior motives in way of love lead to corruption of the heart.
This book calls passionately for the abandonment of rigidity in favour of universal fluidity, harmony and sustainable coexistence.
The humanist approach in writing this book can be easily deciphered as the author steers across ideologies – apparently perceived in dichotomy - and makes visible the common principles that are basic to their existence. Therefore giving shape to a declaration of coexistence, peace and unity.
Overall it is an amazing experience to go through this book as an initiation into the understanding of mystical realms of different traditions. In brief, it has something to offer to everyone. I would especially recommend it to those who believe in the power of Love. Go ahead and savour it!
This book is essentially inspired by Gabriel’s love for Rumi. The author is a Biologist by training but has sought answers in transcendental mystical experiences and metaphysical connections of transdisciplinary subjects to heal the human condition. A book that beckons for ‘Unity in Diversity'. Gabriel, as can be vividly sensed throughout the book, is an ardent learner of different mystical schools not just theoretically but on an experiential level as well.
Gabriel expresses the powerful story of Rumi and Shams and its solution oriented life affirming relevance in the modern age. Anecdotes from Rumi’s Mathnavi, Dewan etc., along with different mystical traditions and the author’s commentary on the significance of these poems and aphorisms from an esoteric point of view are also exposed in vivid as well as lucid imagery.
In the book, he doesn't just talk about the Sufis but also gives us a grip of Christian mystical traditions, 'Gnosticism', the Jewish mystical traditions, ‘Kabala’, and several other traditions which according to him have a deeply embedded calling for unity and coexistence of different faiths. He goes further to express ‘Metanoia’ from Greek metaphysics, ‘Samadi’ from Hindu metaphysics and ‘Satori’ from Buddhist metaphysics.
This book is not just an overview of different mystical traditions but can also be read as a comparison between the eastern perspective of the esoteric self and the pragmatic behavioural psychology of the west.
The author's approach is chiefly pacifist and he largely rests on Rumi's philosophy to revive the concept of ‘love’ as the ultimate cosmic force that must prevail despite predominant fundamental theological and scientific dogmas. In order to support his treatise he referrers to the works of Leo Tolstoy, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Carl Jung, Immanuel Kant, Hafiz, Ibn Arabi, Avicenna, Muhammed Iqbal including many others of their forte.
Gabriel views the orthodox facet of any faith as politically motivated and deeply divorced from esoteric experience. He, with the aid of many references from different mystical traditions, pleads ‘love for love's sake' is the real essence of divine essence and that ulterior motives in way of love lead to corruption of the heart.
This book calls passionately for the abandonment of rigidity in favour of universal fluidity, harmony and sustainable coexistence.
The humanist approach in writing this book can be easily deciphered as the author steers across ideologies – apparently perceived in dichotomy - and makes visible the common principles that are basic to their existence. Therefore giving shape to a declaration of coexistence, peace and unity.
Overall it is an amazing experience to go through this book as an initiation into the understanding of mystical realms of different traditions. In brief, it has something to offer to everyone. I would especially recommend it to those who believe in the power of Love. Go ahead and savour it!
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