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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

The Secret

The Secret Rate This Listen, do you want to know a secret? To over simplify, One can run toward God, Or One can run away from The Divine. The secret: God awaits at the end of both paths. Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, August 3, 2020

To Protect and Serve

To Protect and Serve The social contract includes Our right to live in peace and civility. And so we created the constable. to protect us And to serve, Like helping our kitten from the tree. When did we decide that our constables Needed military equipment? Why did we ever believe That our officers needed training To be a predator, prepared to kill? Why did we ever demand That our constables Handle all our social ills? Can we agree That this has not worked? There is good news: To be human means... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, August 2, 2020

We Begin in the Name Of ….

We Begin in the Name Of …. Rate This “Bismillah”*, when we arise. “Bismillah”, when the coffee is brewed. “Bismillah”, when we start the car. Before every beginning, “Bismillah”. In so saying, we merely acknowledge That which is true, always. ***** The mystics remind us, ‘God/dess is closer than our jugular vein.’ There is nothing outside of thid Reality Of The Creator, Almighty. Take great comfort In this Truth. Contemplate deeply, Its implications. Brother, Sister, persevere in this knowing,... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, August 1, 2020

PRAISE FOR THE MORNING

PRAISE FOR THE MORNING Rate This A gentle rain is falling. Rocking on my front porch, I feel the day’s Hope unfolding. Joy comes in the morning, But Love lasts all day. Shams says, “Kneel with me now And kiss the wet ground.” Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 31, 2020

The First Female President

The First Female President Rate This The Spirit spoke to me And told me who The first female President would be. I choose not to say who she is. She will win the 2024 election if President Biden Chooses not to run for a second term. The pandemic has changed our world forever. It is ushering in The Gentle Revolution of the Heart. Our first female President will cement The Gentle Revolution, no turning back. America will lead the transformation Of human institutions Which will ensure that all... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 30, 2020

I CAN SEE THE PLANTS GROW

I CAN SEE THE PLANTS GROW Posted on July 23, 2020 by shamsuddin001 Sometimes, i get quiet enough That not only can i grok the meaning of the birds’ songs, I can almost see the plants grow. In the emptiness of this, I rock slowly on my porch. The oxygen from my plant relatives Fills my lungs with every in-breath. I exhale the carbon dioxide they need. Plants growing, birds singing, What more need i know? Shams says this, “How miracalous is Life?” Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Sometimes I Sit in Wonder

Sometimes I Sit in Wonder 1 Vote Friend, I discovered a life secret. I have found the gift of wonder. I am content to sit here in the midst of it. You will be too. Lean a little closer, I will share my secret. The state of wonder is triggered by The full acceptance of not knowing. I cannot explain it, Not even to myself. All I know is It’s OK not to know. At the very center of unknowing All knowledge lies. Friend, when you let go Of your need to know, You will become all knowledge. Did not Holy... Sign in to see full entry.

Let’s Get Drunk on Love

Let’s Get Drunk on Love Rate This Are you isolating for a pandemic? Me too. Bored? Nothing to do? Let’s get drunk together. If that sounds a bit threatening, We can start by just sipping Love’s Liquor. We can just share stories. Or we can whisper sweet nothings. Just to see your face onscreen Is bliss. To hear your voice Is a symphony to my ears. (Four hours later…) “Ahhh…” “Om...” “Hu” ***** Shams says, “I give thanks for you.” Share this: Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 27, 2020

If I Were You … Rate This We all know about walking a mile in anothe

If I Were You … Rate This We all know about walking a mile in another’s moccasins. Have you aver tried it? I mean really put yourself in another’s shoes? It can be life changing. At the very minimum, One expands one’s self To include the view of another. ***** So why do we choose this path so rarely? The answer i s too simple to grok. We choose to avoid exposure to another’s moccasins Because we fail to see them as us. We are they and They are we. Creator made us one Human Family, United like... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, July 26, 2020

Only Now, Is Peace Possoble

The Words of a Sermon that No One Will Hear Sermons to Myself Home Words of a Sermon that No One Will Hear: Contact Only Now, Is Peace Possible Rate This Peace is only possible in the present moment. In fact, if you are present, now, Peace must reign. Without darkness, light has no meaning. Without meaning Life would have no purpose. Without purpose, Meaning succumbs to meaninglessness. There is no peace in meaninglessness. Friend, to know this peace I speak of, You must surrender all. Shams... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, July 25, 2020

Spirit and Nature, Dancing Together

Spirit and Nature, Dancing Together Rate This There is One Scripture, Foundation of all Sacred Writings. The Holy Scripture of Nature Is the Supreme evidence of Spirit. Pay attention to Nature, Pilgrim; It is all around you. The Intricate Dance of Nature, So finely tuned, Shows the Supreme Intelligence of Creator, God. What a work of Art is Humanity! ‘How noble in reason. In form and movement, how express How admirable!’ We are the pinnacle of Nature, The perfecting of Love. We are not and end,... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 24, 2020

Only Now, Is Peace Possible Rate This Peace is only possible in the

Only Now, Is Peace Possible Rate This Peace is only possible in the present moment. In fact, if you are present, now, Peace must reign. Without darkness, light has no meaning. Without meaning Life would have no purpose. Without purpose, Meaning succumbs to meaninglessness. There is no peace in meaninglessness. Friend, to know this peace I speak of, You must surrender all. Shams says, “There is only now.” Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Peaceful Protests

Peaceful Protests Rate This Peace demands that we stand up And protest what we see, When it goes wrong, When life as sadness Is all that we can see. Our hearts rise up, Our Souls sing out All Creation must be free. The time is now, The call is clear. We choose a world beyond our fear. Shams says, “Thy Will be done!” Sign in to see full entry.

The Crucifixion of Michael Jackson Rate This A Christ of Music who g

The Crucifixion of Michael Jackson Rate This A Christ of Music who gave us Unforgettable inner-attainment. Writer, Producer, Performer, Promoter. We loved his music, his talent, his dancing. His creative devotion, Drew deep from an ocean Of Forgiving-Love. Morning comes after A whole night of dark. We killed him, softly, With our blind love. His pained performance Cost his life, A pain-filled, slow crucifixion. He created a dream And took us along. He captured our hearts With a dance and a song.... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 20, 2020

This Virtual World

This Virtual World The Matrix is more than a movie. It is the world of the ego-mind. We all live in its fantasy unfolding. Oh, do not ask, “What is it?” Let us go inward and make a visit. Look what we created From our simple binary code. It is either this or that And sometimes, both. Why not learn to read the code? Discern your part In the Matrix code. You did not ask to be here. You did not seek this world. Oh Holy Saints, preserve us. Oh Holy guides make haste to help us. Make speed to save... Sign in to see full entry.

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