Zusammenfassung der Episode
A bit of departure from mixes you hear on Chill Pills podcast: this is an Islamic songs (nasheed) mix infused with some lo-fi and ambient. The mix is a personal reflection of a defining journey I’ve been on for the past 4 years and going strong. For the longest time, my heart was shackled by attachments to worldly pursuits. I sought perfection in an imperfect world. I grieved losses, including the deaths of close friends. I wrestled with cognitive dissonance, as my actions sometimes strayed from my values. My moral compass wavered, and with it, my priorities and sense of identity shifted constantly. But God had a plan for me—one that, in hindsight, I can now clearly trace through the defining moments of my life. That plan granted me the greatest gift of all: guidance back to His light, back to the Straight Path. I have found true freedom and contentment in complete submission. It may seem paradoxical. Prevailing "wisdom" equates freedom with the ability to chase every whim and ambition, promising that with…
A bit of departure from mixes you hear on Chill Pills podcast: this is an Islamic songs (nasheed) mix infused with some lo-fi and ambient. The mix is a personal reflection of a defining journey I’ve been on for the past 4 years and going strong. For the longest time, my heart was shackled by attachments to worldly pursuits. I sought perfection in an imperfect world. I grieved losses, including the deaths of close friends. I wrestled with cognitive dissonance, as my actions sometimes strayed from my values. My moral compass wavered, and with it, my priorities and sense of identity shifted constantly. But God had a plan for me—one that, in hindsight, I can now clearly trace through the defining moments of my life. That plan granted me the greatest gift of all: guidance back to His light, back to the Straight Path. I have found true freedom and contentment in complete submission. It may seem paradoxical. Prevailing "wisdom" equates freedom with the ability to chase every whim and ambition, promising that with…
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Light Upon Light
GehörtA bit of departure from mixes you hear on Chill Pills podcast: this is an Islamic songs (nasheed) mix infused with some lo-fi and ambient. The mix is a personal reflection of a defining journey I’ve been on for the past 4 years and going strong. For the longest time, my heart was shackled by attachments to worldly pursuits. I sought perfection in an imperfect world. I grieved losses, including the deaths of close friends. I wrestled with cognitive dissonance, as my actions sometimes strayed from my values. My moral compass wavered, and with it, my priorities and sense of identity shifted constantly. But God had a plan for me—one that, in hindsight, I can now clearly trace through the defining moments of my life. That plan granted me the greatest gift of all: guidance back to His light, back to the Straight Path. I have found true freedom and contentment in complete submission. It may seem paradoxical. Prevailing "wisdom" equates freedom with the ability to chase every whim and ambition, promising that with…
Light In the Darkness
GehörtThis passage from one of my favorite books, Love & Happiness by Yasmin Mogahed, speaks true to my spiritual transformation over the last 5 years or so, and is the inspiration for this mix. I have been through some dark times in my life and I have had to make some very hard decisions. But I'll tell you what I’ve learned... Life isn’t supposed to be miserable. It isn’t supposed to be excruciatingly painful. It isn’t supposed to suffocate or drain you. Are there parts of life that will make you feel this way? Yes. Absolutely. But, why? We must ask why. Why do we go through these things? Is it so that we stay still and bear it stoically? Is it to passively endure and call patience? Absolutely not. In fact, we go through misery, pain, and suffocation for the exact opposite reason: To push us towards change. Movement. Growth. Patience is not standing still. Patience is not being passive. Sabr is the endurance necessary to make the change needed to move one step closer to where Allah wants us to be. God created…
Seconds to Infinity
Gehört"Every moment is its own universe. Each moment brings with it a new birth, a new opportunity to live, to turn back, to renew. Each moment is a new chance to get it right. And with each moment is also a death. Let the past die. If you messed up yesterday, that universe is already dead and gone. Right now is your new reality. Capture it, before it dies." Poetry by Yasmin Mogahed, from her book Love & Happiness Tracklist 00:00 Intro ― Space Shuttle Launch Audio 01:36 Lemon Jelly ― Spacewalk 07:30 Brian Eno ― Becalmed 10:52 Envio ― Touched By The Sun (Rusch & Elusive's Chill Out Mix) 21:38 El LCD ― Snö På Hissingen (CBL Carbonator Remix) 27:42 Alpha Wave Movement ― Suspended In The Hanging Garden 33:49 Longview ― Can't Explain (Ulrich Schnauss Vocal Remix) 39:02 Enigma ― The Cross Of Changes 41:04 Bliss ― Blissful Moment 42:52 ATB ― Stars Come Out 46:24 The Light Of Aidan feat. Zia Williams ― Snowbird 50:32 Mark Knopfler ― Whistle Theme 51:24 Mark Knopfler ― Going Home 56:11 Honeyroot ― Freeway
Gold In Them Hills
Gehört"Every now and then life says Where do you think you're going so fast We're apt to think it cruel but sometimes It's a case of cruel to be kind If we'd only open our eyes We'd see the blessings in disguise That all the rain clouds are fountains Though our troubles seem like mountains There's gold in them hills So don't lose heart Give the day a chance to start A word or two, my friend There's no telling how the day might end And we'll never know until we see There's gold in them hills" – From Gold in Them Hills by Ron Sexsmith and Chris Martin Tracklist 00:00 Dido ― See the Sun 04:56 Blank & Jones ― Lullaby (Les Yeux Fermes) 10:34 Ron Sexsmith feat. Chris Martin ― Gold In Them Hills 14:07 Orange Music ― For Your Pleasure (Open Mind Mix) 19:43 Directia 5 ― Atmosfera Romantica (Romantic Atmosphere) 25:24 Sean Harkness ― Summer Solstice 29:09 Underworld ― To Heal 30:22 Keb' Mo' ― Infinite Eyes 35:19 Mark Knopfler ― Smooching 39:48 Chet Atkins & Mark Knopfler ― Tahitian Skies 42:39 Yanni ― Reflections Of Passion…
Bluebird of Happiness
GehörtLet your spirit soar on the wings of "bluebird of happiness." Featuring my all-time favorite chillout song: Ulrich Schnauss's remix of Mojave 3's 2003 masterpiece of the same name, this mix is the sonic embodiment of that mythic bird, whispering secrets of joy. No feathers required – just hit play. Tracklist 00:00 Jon Hopkins ― Cerulean 03:43 Dream Lab ― Silver Skies 10:32 The Man Behind C ― Wherever I Go 16:29 DJ Shah ― Barbecue With Friends (Chillout Mix) 21:57 Mojave 3 ― Bluebird Of Happiness (Ulrich Schnauss Remix) 31:22 Skysurfer ― Always Away 37:04 Jon Hopkins ― Elegiac 42:45 Blank & Jones ― Nuits Blanches 46:52 Enigma ― The Piano 49:27 Enigma ― Following The Sun 54:35 Schiller ― Lichtung 57:57 Lounge Jam ― Mistery 01:04:46 Citrus Jam ― Nice Holiday 01:10:03 Koop feat. Yukimi Nagano ― Come To Me