Expertise:
Perennial philosophy in Sufism
Favorite Business Publication:
Spiritual Teaching; Healings
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Studying; Gardening; Music; Live theater; Fine dining
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her God, attitude, and passion for wanting to serve.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because, as a young girl in her teens, she awakened to the inner life of spirit, and her journey of inquiry and discovery led her to study and participate.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Fernandez born in Mexico City. Over the years, her journey of inquiry and discovery led her to study and participate in Hermetics, Alchemy, Vedanta, Kundalini Yoga, Judaism, Tibetan Buddhism, Huichol Shamanism, Mystical Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jungian psychology and what has become a lifelong immersion in the sacred literature of the world religions and mystical traditions. All of this exposure to the variety of forms taken on by holy wisdom only helped to deepen her commitment and appreciation of the universal message of Sufism as brought to the west by Hazrat Inayat Khan.
Ms. Fernandez was initiated into the way of the Sufis by Hazrat Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan in June 1971 and serves the Sufi Order International as a Representative and Center Leader, a Healing Conductor, and as a minister of the Universal Worship. Ms. Fernandez was ordained by Pir Vilayat as a Siraj in November 2000. This ordination enables and authorizes her to train and to ordain new ministers of the Universal Worship.
In 1982, Ms. Fernandez met Saadi Neil Douglas-Klotz and together they began to teach and train people interested in the Dances of Universal Peace. They incorporated the Center for the Dances of Universal Peace and the growth of the work of spreading the Dances, Walks, and teachings of their founder, Murshid Samuel L. Lewis, really took hold.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Serving the Sufi Order International as a representative and center leader, a healing conductor, and as a minister of the Universal Worship
Awards/Honors:
Golden Heart Award, Sufi Society
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Fernandez hopes to speak to larger audiences, write, and just be able to be a source for all interfaith denominations to worship as one.