Living a conscious life is often described as a miracle. Simply being alive, connected across time and distance, and able to reflect on our purpose is extraordinary. Conscious living invites us to pause, to notice the present moment, and to recognize the sacred in ordinary experiences. It means choosing awareness over distraction, intention over habit, and love over fear. Life itself becomes a gift we do not take for granted, but instead honor with gratitude and mindfulness.

At the Conscious Living Summit, this idea of life as a miracle takes center stage. Eram Saeed joins the conversation to share her journey of faith, resilience, and transformation. As a coach and advocate for Muslim women entrepreneurs, she speaks openly about overcoming hardship, finding strength in God, and embracing a way of living that is both intentional and deeply rooted in spiritual awareness. Her story reveals how conscious living can move us beyond fear and uncertainty into clarity, healing, and empowerment.

This conversation is an invitation to experience the sacred in everyday life. It is about choosing love over fear, gratitude over worry, and trust over control. Through inspiration and practical wisdom, it guides us to see life itself as a miracle and to live in a way that honors our connection with the Divine. Gain insights to bring more peace, unity, and strength into your own journey of conscious living.

Conscious Living Summit 

The theme of the Conscious Living Summit is the miracle of conscious living. At its core, this idea reminds us that life itself is a gift. To live consciously is to see the sacred in the everyday and to honor each moment with awareness. It is also to choose intention over habit and mindfulness over distraction.

Living consciously means shifting from survival to presence, from busyness to depth. It is a reminder that every moment carries meaning when we are awake to it. When we embrace this way of living, even ordinary experiences can become profound. This vision sets the stage for the Summit, where Eram Saeed joins the conversation to share how faith and awareness shaped her journey.

Living a God-Centered Life

Eram did not always have a close relationship with God. In her youth, she was rebellious, questioning, and often resistant to the faith traditions around her. Over time, through personal struggle and the beauty of Sufi teachings, she discovered a different understanding of God. It was no longer about fear but about love. No longer about rules but about connection.

For Eram, to live a God-centered life means cultivating awareness of God in everything. In Islam, this is called Taqwa, a compassionate awareness of God that brings peace, strength, and clarity. It transforms life from uncertainty to trust, from anxiety to calm. And it becomes the anchor in a world that is often unstable and uncertain.

The Four T's and Their Impact

In Islamic teachings, there is a framework called the Four T’s. These principles offer guidance for cultivating peace and resilience in everyday life. They are not abstract ideas but practical tools for navigating uncertainty and finding strength in God. 

• Taqwa – cultivating compassionate awareness of God.
• Tawakkul – trusting God fully and surrendering control.
• Tawhid – affirming one God and letting go of attachments that weaken us.
• Shakkar – practicing gratitude as the first response to life’s events.

Together, they provide a pathway to move from fear into faith and from despair into hope. Practicing them creates balance, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Practicing the Four T’s in Daily Life

The Four T’s come alive when practiced in daily situations. Eram shared how she turned to them during crises in Pakistan, when both personal and professional challenges threatened to overwhelm her. Instead of collapsing into fear, she leaned on awareness, trust, oneness, and gratitude. This allowed her to remain calm and even joyful at a time when most would have felt broken.

Taqwa

Taqwa is a compassionate awareness of God. It is more than remembering; it is living with a constant sense that God is near. When you cultivate this awareness, every action takes on new meaning. 

Speaking, working, and even small daily choices become sacred because they are carried out in the presence of God. Taqwa anchors you in love and prevents you from being swept away by fear or negativity.

Tawakkul

Tawakkul is the practice of surrendering control and trusting God. Human beings crave certainty, but life is fragile and unpredictable. Tawakkul does not deny uncertainty. Instead, it embraces it with peace. 

When you release the illusion of control, you find freedom. Even in times of crisis, you can rest in the assurance that God has your back. This trust allows you to face challenges with strength rather than anxiety.

Tawhid

Tawhid is the principle of oneness. It affirms that God alone is the source of strength, joy, and security. Many of us unknowingly create “idols” by attaching our worth to relationships, success, or possessions. These attachments bring fear of loss and weakness. 

Tawhid invites us to release those false sources of security and return to God as the only foundation. From this oneness flows peace, resilience, and the ability to love others more freely.

Shakkar

Shakkar is the practice of gratitude. It is not reserved for moments of ease but is especially powerful in hardship. Gratitude shifts the heart from panic to peace and opens the door for grace. When difficulties arise, responding first with gratitude transforms the experience. It does not mean ignoring pain. 

Instead, it means trusting that even in struggle, something good can emerge. Gratitude turns challenges into opportunities for deeper faith and joy.

The Role of Intention and Consciousness

Living consciously requires intention. When every action is dedicated to glorifying God, ordinary life becomes extraordinary. Work, conversations, and even small tasks turn into acts of worship. Life itself becomes a prayer.

This shift is not about adding more rituals. It is about seeing the sacred in what we already do. Whether speaking to a friend, serving a customer, or caring for family, intention elevates the experience. Consciousness turns routine into devotion, and love into a guiding force.

Loving God as Absolute Surrender

To love God is to surrender fully. This love is not based on fear or attachment but on trust. It allows us to release control and rest in the assurance that everything, even uncertainty, carries divine purpose. From this surrender flows peace, strength, and unconditional love for others.

Challenges and Misconceptions in Islam

Eram also addressed the questions people often have about Muslim women. Why do some cover their hair or face? Why do cultural traditions emphasize submission? She explained that many practices were rooted not in religion but in history, culture, and class distinctions. Over time, these customs became entangled with faith, even though they were never divine commands.

The radical truth of Islam, she reminds us, was about justice and human rights. Fourteen centuries ago, Islam granted women rights to inherit, to earn, and to live as free agents. These principles were revolutionary at the time. Yet much of that message has been overshadowed by cultural interpretations. Eram’s work calls us back to this original vision of equality, dignity, and freedom.

The Power of Love and Human Connection

Love is a force greater than intellect. It solves problems at a level reason alone cannot reach. For Eram and Jackie, conscious living is about letting love guide us. Love for God, love for one another, and love for humanity. This kind of love dissolves division and reminds us of our shared human experience.

Eram also believes in the power of women to change the world. She echoes the Dalai Lama’s words that Western women will lead global transformation, but adds that this is only possible when women everywhere rise together. Empowering oppressed women, particularly Muslim women, is essential for collective healing and progress.

The conversation ends with hope. Hope for a world where people live consciously, connected to God, guided by love, and united in purpose. It is an invitation to each of us: to see life as a miracle, to live with awareness, and to contribute to a future shaped by compassion and unity.

Eram Saeed’s Journey

Long before the world recognized the transformative power of gratitude, Eram Saeed was living its stark opposite. Burdened by financial struggles, legal battles, and single parenthood, she found herself on the brink of despair. Despite hitting multiple dead ends—from a series of lawsuits to crushing anxiety—Eram kept searching for a lifeline.

Her moment came when she discovered practicing gratitude. With only a phone alarm and a simple journal, Eram began to record and reflect on small blessings throughout her day. Within weeks, she experienced a dramatic shift: stress and worry receded, replaced by a newfound sense of hope. This inner transformation fueled change—from improved health and relationships to the launch of her teachings around the “Four T’s” (Tawheed, the Tashakkur, Taqwa, and Tavakkal).

Today, Eram stands as a testament to the idea that the path to lasting happiness and success begins inside. By teaching others to embrace gratitude and shift from perceived lack to abundance, she’s helped countless individuals break free from limiting beliefs and step into a meaningful life.

Expert Advice & Powerful Quotes

“When you know that God is in control and God is good and God is my best friend, well, whatever we're going through, definitely some interesting times, but it's going to be okay. It's going to be okay because this very resourceful, powerful being has my back.”

“What Taqwa actually means is a very compassionate awareness of God. So it's awareness, not remembrance.”

“It’s a mindset. If we can train our minds to think this way, you will not have misery. Pain is inevitable. Misery and suffering is a choice. So you will not have misery in your life.

“God has no gender. It's just conditioning”

“Love solves problems at a level that intellect just cannot.”

“The only attachment you want to have, you want to hit your wagon to the only attachment is to God, because God is capable of taking care of whatever weakness you've got. And if you are depending on that one God, then guess what? You're going to be free from all these other idols, and then you're going to be able to love in a more healthy, balanced way.”

Step Into the Truth Beyond Tradition

Many assumptions about Muslim women come from culture rather than faith. Customs like veiling or rigid modesty rules were shaped by history and class, then mistaken for divine command. At the Conscious Living Summit, Eram Saeed reminds us that Islam’s original message was radical not for declaring one God, but for declaring human rights. It affirmed women as free agents with the right to inherit, earn, and live with dignity.

1. Listen to the Full Episode – Eram shares her personal journey while addressing common questions about women in Islam. She explains how culture often overshadowed true teaching. Returning to the Quran’s intent reveals a faith rooted in justice, compassion, and equality.
2. Reflect on Your Own Beliefs – Ask yourself: How much of what you think about women and faith comes from tradition rather than truth? Eram challenges us to look deeper, live consciously, and embrace love, gratitude, and intention as guiding forces.
3. Explore More – Visit Jamali.love for more episodes blending faith and transformation. Find stories, live sessions, and resources to guide you in your journey of growth and healing.

True liberation comes when we move beyond cultural misconceptions and return to the essence of God’s message. Eram’s work is a call to women and men alike. Live with awareness, honor equality, and reclaim the dignity that God intended for all.