October 13, 2023

Embracing the Three S’s

What are the Three S’s?

Simplify

Slow Down

and 

Self-Care

In this busy world we live in which is consumed by ambition and constant motion, the quest for inner peace and fulfillment often takes a backseat. We find ourselves entangled in a web of responsibilities and it feels like work, work and more work. We yearn for a simpler existence. However when we commit to slowing down, and make self-care a non negotiable and commit to simplifying our life,  we can then embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth.

1.The Alchemy of Simplification

It was the ancient Egyptians who discovered alchemy i.e. transmuting base metals into gold. When we engage in the alchemy of simplification, we transform the chaos of our lives into SPIRITUAL GOLD i.e. the inner peace we have always been seeking. Instead of feeling like human doings by shedding the superfluous, the unnecessary and focusing on what truly matters, we create space for clarity, authenticity, and a deeper connection to our true selves. We become human BEINGS.

By simplifying this invites us to examine our priorities, release attachments to material possessions, and cultivate a life of purpose and meaning.

2. The Power of Slowing Down:

In a world that encourages us to constantly rush forward, there is a profound wisdom in slowing down. By pausing and reflecting we become mindful and PRESENT to ourselves and to others and to hear God’s voice.  Slowing down allows us to rekindle our connection to the present moment, to savour its sacredness, and to appreciate the subtle beauty that often goes unnoticed. In the stillness, we find solace, clarity, and this plants the seeds of transformation.

3. Prioritizing Self-Care:

Self-care is not a mere indulgence but a sacred act of self-preservation and self-love. By honouring our physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs, we nourish the very essence of our being. Self-care is the foundation upon which a life of balance and well-being is built. Through acts of self-compassion, whether it be engaging in meditation, nurturing our bodies with wholesome nourishment, or cultivating soulful connections, we replenish our body and soul and awaken our capacity for genuine joy and FULFILLMENT.

4. Embracing the Art of Letting Go:

The journey of simplification and slowing down necessitates the art of letting go. It calls us to release attachments to external expectations, societal pressures, and the need for constant validation. As we shed the weight of these burdens, we create space for growth, transformation, and the pursuit of our authentic desires. Letting go is an act of surrender and trust, a testament to our willingness to embrace the unknown and open the door to infinite possibilities.

5. Cultivating Inner Alchemy:

The alchemy of simplification, slowing down, and self-care is not a destination but a lifelong habit that we need to practice regularly. It requires us to delve deep within ourselves, to confront our fears and shadows, and to embrace the healing power of reflection. Through this transformative process, we refine our priorities, reconnect with our values, and align our actions with our true selves. In embracing simplicity we embark on a sacred journey of self-discovery, spiritual growth, and the realization of our highest potential.

Conclusion:

As we embark on this journey, we encounter the alchemy of simplification, slowing down, and self-care. In the pursuit of a meaningful and authentic life, we are called to release the clutter of external distractions, to embrace the power of mindful presence, and to honour the sacred.

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Taniya Hussain qualified as a Social Worker in 1991 from Coventry University in England, UK. She has been working on the front lines in London UK, consistently holding space for individuals and families in chaos and crisis for three decades especially, children and young people on the margins of society. Taniya studied Psycho-dynamic counselling from 1991 to 1993 at Goldsmiths College in London. Taniya met Sheikha Halima Krausen in 1992 and has been studying Islam with her ever since especially Mystical Islam, Tassawuf (Sufism) and walks on the Chisti path. Taniya fuses Jungian Pyschology and Islamic Psychology and this fusion can best be understood if you read her book Dancing with Darkness which is available on Amazon. It became a Best Seller on Amazon in the UK, U.S and France in April 2025. The book tells the story of Tamara Alvi, a fictional charachter and is a psychological thriller and a story of healing. Taniya started her coaching and consulting business in January 2018 and she works mainly with High Achievers and High Performers and High Performing Leaders, offering reflective spaces since 2018 and what she refers to as THE REFLECTIVE SPACE. Taniya since starting her busines discovered that she is a powerful healer and was shocked that clients were relieved from pain even though they have been diagnosed with a chronic illness. Taniya is delighted to have discovered Paceology, which is the detailed study of PACE. She is the first paceologist. She noticed when working with high performers when you slow down in one area of your life, this causes you to speed up in another area and vice cersa thus leading to increased levels of productivity, creativity, clarity and energy. She brands herself as the Muslim Alchemist because she really is The Muslim Alchemist as she guides you to transfom the base, in other words the shit that you have experienced into GOLD whether that is love of yourself or God or another human being or a healthier body or a life where you feel at peace and calm and fulfilled or more energy or more money. You definintely will feel lighter, more freer and more clearer even if you book one consultation with her or several sessions. Taniya has a very holistic approach when working with individuals and works with you on multiple layers, the emotional, the psychological, the social, the physical, the mental and the spriritual. She uses stories from the Quran and the Bible when working with clients on a one to one basis or in group workshops as well as breathwork, body scanning, cognitive behavioural therapy, neuro linguistic programming, motivational interviewing. systems theory, neuro science. She is trained in multiple modalities as well as using her own Paceology and insists on offering her clients a trauma informed and trauma responsive service. She is constantly integrating her knowledge of the Quran and Bible with her vast social work experience and training. Taniya's extensive ability of applying psycho-dynamic theory to organisational settings, teams and groups as well as to individuals results in those who attend her sessions or workshops as feeling lighter and more energised. Taniya uses skillfully her understanding of the Shadow, that Jung constantly talked about and her Mystical Training. She also has integrated her passion for inter-faith dialogue and the archetypes that Jung often refers to, come alive in her one to one sessions and her group workshops thus resulting in individuals feeling more freer and fulfilled after they stop working with her. Taniya just does not provide clarity she WAKES you up to. Taniya has a great skill in being able to see the blind spots in others and does this in a non judgemental way and a way that you feel safe. She also "untangles energetic knots" (a term she uses for Shadow) in your body to promote healing from mental and physical disease. Clients usually are healed in a short amount of time because she pinpoints the memory, the event, the thought that first caused the disease. She also provides one to one sessios or training workshops to social work teams, school, secure and prison estate on youth justice, knife crime prevention as well asidentification and prevention of early onset of burnout. Taniya has three sons, who were born in 1996, 2001 and 200 and lives in Surrey, England and when she is not coaching or writing songs, blogs and poems, she loves to spend time, travelling, walking, listening to music, watching films or playing cricket. She speaks fluent English and Urdu and basic German and French and is learning Arabic and Hebrew.

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