The 30 Steps of the Soul's Journey
These 30 principles aim to reflect the Sufi understanding of detachment, inner peace, and spiritual growth, encouraging one to surrender worldly attachments in favor of divine union and inner light.
1.Let go of all that binds your heart,
For in freedom, the soul will start.
2. Seek not the world, nor its fleeting glow,
But the eternal light within you will grow.
3.Release the grip of pride and fame,
For in humility, you will find your name.
4. Desire’s flame will burn you whole,
Surrender, and find peace for your soul.
5.Chase not the pleasures of the fleeting earth,
For true joy lies in your inner worth.
6. Let go of ego's heavy hand,
And in stillness, let your spirit stand.
7. Value not the body’s fleeting grace,
The soul is where true beauty takes place.
8.Seek not for the world’s validation,
But in truth, find your salvation.
9.Attachments only weigh you down,
Find lightness, and wear love like a crown.
10. Abandon judgment, and set your mind free,
See the divine in all that you see.
11. Let go of envy, of fear, of hate,
And walk the path of love, not fate.
12. In stillness, find the deepest knowing,
In silence, let your soul keep growing.
13.Chase not after what is not meant to be,
For the divine plan is your true destiny.
14. The past is gone, the future’s unknown,
The present is where you are truly grown.
15. Surrender to the flow, let the current guide,
In the ocean of love, let your soul glide.
16. Let go of the need to control,
And surrender your heart, your mind, your soul.
17. Do not fear the journey’s end,
For death is but the soul’s new friend.
18. Release the need to be first, or best,
In the heart’s quiet peace, find your rest.
19.Do not search for peace in distant lands,
It’s found within, in your open hands.
20. Forsake the lure of worldly gain,
For the treasures of spirit are free from pain.
21. Forgive all, and let go of the past,
In forgiveness, love will forever last.
22.Seek not the approval of the crowd,
But stand tall in your truth, humble and proud.
23.Release your need to prove or defend,
In love, all wounds will mend.
24. Do not chase the future’s empty promise,
Live fully now, in the present’s bliss.
25.Let go of judgments and comparison’s chain,
For all are one in joy and pain.
26. Do not seek perfection, it is a trap,
In your imperfection, the divine will unwrap.
27. Do not hold tightly to your past dreams,
For new ones will come with greater streams.
28. Embrace the silence, embrace the remembrance of God ,
In the stillness, you’ll find love untold.
29. Release all fear, let go of doubt,
In faith, let your soul break out.
30. Walk the path with a heart full of grace,
For in the divine embrace, you’ll find your place.
The Shadhiliya Darqawiya Rusiya Al-Hassaniya Path
The Kingdom of Morocco
2004-2025