Transformative.
Healing.
Powerful.
Speaking That Moves People.
Helping thousands of people make life changing breakthroughs with emotional and
physical disease and healing from inner and outer conflict
using ancient spiritual practices relevant to today’s life.
Hello Beloveds, I'm Salima Adelstein, M.Ed., D.D.
Sufi Guide and Leader, Spiritual Teacher and Healer, Global Peace Changemaker
A beloved Sufi leader and guide, spiritual teacher, international speaker, and a lifelong world peace change maker, Salima Adelstein is a leader in helping individuals, communities, and world leaders deepen their connection with the Divine, find inner and outer healing, and live from a place of unity and peace.
Salima is the only female guide for the Shadhiliyya Sufi community in the United States. With over 30 years of teaching, healing, and guiding people, she has also co-founded the University of Sufism where thousands of students have learned to become peacemakers, spiritual healers, sufi chaplains and ministers, and more. She also founded the Farm of Peace in Pennsylvania, USA, a spiritual retreat center and community where she continues to serve as Spiritual Director.

Salima has spoken around the world at gatherings such as
the Parliament of the World Religions, American Holistic Medical Association,
Shadhiliyya Sufi Schools, and the Goi Peace Symphony of Prayers.
Speech Topics & Descriptions
1. The Alchemy of Unity: Transforming Global Relations Through Sufi Principles
Embracing the Oneness of Humanity Discover how recognizing our shared essence fosters empathy and dissolves barriers between nations. The Power of Inner Transformation Learn how personal spiritu al growth can lead to collective peace and understanding. Applying Sufi Ethics in Diplomacy Explore practical ways to integrate compassion and humility into global policymaking. Building Bridges Through Love and Compassion Understand how Sufi teachings o n love can mend societal fractures and promote inclusivity. Cultivating a Global Community of Peace Envision a world where Sufi – inspired values guide international cooperation and conflict resolution.
2. The Healing Power of Brokenness – A Sufi Perspective for Medical and Holistic Professionals
Recognize the Sacredness of Healing: Every Fracture Holds Divine Wisdom Salima will share how, in Sufism, illness and struggle are not punishments but invitations to deeper self – awareness, compassion, and connection with the Divine. Surrender to the Healing Process: Trusting What Cannot Be Controlled Drawing from the Sufi principle of Tawakkul (trust in the Divine plan) , Salima will explore how healers can cultivate resilience in the face of uncertainty and guide patients toward acceptance, even when full restoration i sn’t possible. Turn Pain into Gold: Transforming Wounds into Sources of Strength Through the practice of Shukr (gratitude in all circumstances) , Salima will teach how both healers and patients can find meaning in suffering, leading to emotional and spiritu al healing alongside physical recovery. The Art of Presence in Medicine: Healing Beyond the Physical Salima will demonstrate how cultivating Tawajjuh (spiritual presence) enhances patient care, helping practitioners move beyond symptoms to truly see and hear their patients, fostering deeper healing on all levels. Compassion Fatigue & Self-Healing: Honoring Your Own Cracks Just as broken pottery is mended with gold, healers, too, must care for their own wounds. Salima will share Sufi practices that allow med ical professionals to restore themselves, ensuring they can continue to serve others without burnout.
A new perspective on healing — recognizing brokenness as a pathway to transformation Sufi principles and practices for patient care, self – care, and emotional resilience Tools for deep listening and presence to improve patient trust and outcomes A renewed sense of purpose and connection in the healing profession
3. The Sacred Art of Brokenness – A Sufi Perspective
Embrace the Fractures: Recognizing Brokenness as Divine Design Salima will show how, in Sufism, the heart must break to expand. By embracing our struggles rather than resisting them, we awaken deeper compassion, wisdom, and resilience. Surrender to the Remnants: Finding Beauty in What Remains Instead of mourning what is lost, Salima will teach the practice of tawakkul (trust in the Divine plan) — allowing us to release attachment and honor the sacred in what is left. Reveal the Gold: Transforming Wounds into Strength Drawing from Sufi poetry and practices , Salima wi ll share how to cultivate shukr (gratitude) for even our hardest experiences, turning pain into a source of power and connection. Write into the Cracks: Storytelling as a Path to Wholeness Through guided reflection, Salima will offer a method for expressin g authenticity, depth, and truth , helping us strip away illusion and capture life’s raw beauty in our work and leadership. Sacred Scars: Letting Imperfection Be Your Greatest Gift True leadership and creativity don’t come from perfection, but from the courage to be real . Salima will help us see how embracing our imperfections makes us more connected, influential, and human .
A new perspective on brokenness— seeing it not as damage, but as a portal to growth Sufi wisdom and practices for embracing life’s uncertainties with grace and strength Tools for storytelling and leadership that center on truth rather than perfection A deeper connection to oneself, others, and the Divine through the lens of imperfection
4. Leading with Presence: The Sufi Path to Authentic Leadership
Lead from the Heart, Not Just the Mind Corporate Insight: Employees don’t just follow strategies; they follow leaders who genuinely care. Sufi Wisdom: “A leader who leads from love empowers others to do the same.” The Power of Stillness: Cultivating Executive Presence Corporate Insight: In high – pressure environments, leaders who project calm inspire confidence. Sufi Wisdom: “Silence is the language of wisdom.” Transform Conflict into Connection Corporate Insight: Most workplace conflicts arise from ego – driven misunderstandings rather than true disagreements. Sufi Wisdom: “When the ego speaks, division follows; when the heart speaks, unity is restored.” Building Resilience Through Inner Alignment Corporate Insig ht: Burnout is rampant in leadership. Resilient leaders sustain energy through purpose – driven alignment . Sufi Wisdom: “Your work is your prayer when done with intention.” Servant Leadership: Power in Humility Corporate Insight: The strongest leaders ser ve rather than control. Sufi Wisdom: “The one who bows the lowest is the one who lifts others highest.”
Elevate executive presence through mindful speech, body language, and listening. Navigate conflict with wisdom , transforming workplace tension into stronger collaboration. Avoid burnout by aligning work with purpose and personal values. Inspire trust and loyalty by leading from authenticity, not authority. Build resilience and influence using Sufi – inspired leadership techniques.
5. The Soul of Leadership: Leading with Wisdom, Presence & Purpose
Tawajjuh (Spiritual Presence) as the Core of Leadership True leadership begins with inner stillness. When a leader cultivates deep awar eness and presence, they create trust, clarity, and influence without force. Tawakkul (Reliance on the Divine) in Decision – Making Leadership often demands making tough choices. Learning to release fear and lead from faith fosters confidence, wisdom, and r esilience in times of uncertainty. Ihsan (Excellence Through Inner Refinement) Great leaders don’t just act skillfully — they cultivate an inner state of sincerity, humility, and service that elevates everyone around them. Adab (The Art of Respectful Conduc t) in Leadership Sufi teachings emphasize that true influence is not about power but about nobility of character . Leaders who embody respect, integrity, and grace naturally inspire loyalty. Sabr (Patience) and Shukr (Gratitude) as Leadership Strengths Th e ability to endure challenges with patience and approach success with gratitude creates a balanced, resilient leadership mindset that withstands corporate pressures.
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