Sacred Paths

In this June reflection, Dr. Fauziyyah shares the beginning of the Sacred Paths journey ... from months of preparation to finally setting out for Saudi. Along the way, she reflects on gratitude, trusting Allah with what we cannot control, and the importance of pausing to appreciate the moments we once prayed for before moving on to what’s next.

As we prepared for our Sacred Paths retreat, I began thinking about preparation as part of wellness itself. From the care we put into creating restorative spaces to the joy of having something meaningful to anticipate, May’s reflection explores what it means to make room for restoration before we are depleted—and to prepare for our own wellness with the same love, care, and intention we so readily give to others.