What is Sufism?

Have you ever tried to be the absolute best version of yourself? We are always trying to level up, earn gold stars, and improve! But what if the ultimate goal of life wasn't to improve "you", but to completely let go of being a separate person altogether? Join Mira and Finn as they explore Sufism, a beautiful mystical tradition inside the religion of Islam that flips everything we know about the self upside down! Instead of building a better ego, Sufis believe the "self" (called the Nafs) is like a heavy winter coat blocking you from the sunshine. Discover the incredible 13th-century poet Rumi, whose beautiful words are still read all over the world today! Learn about fascinating practices like dhikr (rhythmic breathing) and the mind-blowing Whirling Dervishes who spin for nearly an hour as an active, moving prayer. It’s an amazing journey into what it means to lose yourself in something you love—like getting totally absorbed in a great book or building a giant Lego spaceship. Get ready to wonder, relax, and think big!