Dervish from a Persian word for ‘doorway’ or ‘door-sill’. A dervish is someone at the ‘door’ of enlightenment or union with God.
Suggested activities:
-Think of ways in which dance and music can take us ‘out of ourselves’. How do these affect our emotions and feelings?
-Explore images of God as a dancer or musician,
e.g. Krishna the flute player; Shiva Nataraja; Jesus as ‘Lord of the dance’.