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Tuesday, February 5, 2008

A Seed of God Grows into God

A Seed of God Grows into God To everyone of us there must come a time when the whole universe will be found to have been a dream, when we find the soul is infinitely better than the surroundings. It is only a question of time, and time is nothing in the infinite. -Sai Baba Just a twinkle from your eyes, But, it contained a light, Royal and profound. You must stop hiding soon. Shams sees through Your feigned confusion. Find the place inside you That is God! Then every breath will be transformed.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 3, 2008

What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul: Simple Not Easy

What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul. - Yiddish proverb Simple is Not Easy Wash your hands Brush your teeth Breathe in Light Your soul's true Meat. Don't forget Behind your ears Let laughter Wash your fears. This life may not be so easy, But, It is much more simple than we thought: Serve the highest you know. Accept each moment In witnessing Of Divine Perfection. Let go Of Taking yourself so seriously. © 2008 Noosphere Communications Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, February 2, 2008

I Have Accepted God's Sanctuary in My Heart

I Have Accepted God's Sanctuary in My Heart More committed than ever, Now that I discovered Your Sacred Sanctuary Deep in the root Of my Heart. Let the transformation begin. Let the quantum paradigm shift Engulf us all. Only those who have learned To stand on their heads Will be able to see The perfection Of this World Turned upside down Sdrawkcab dna. (and backwards) Oh Holy One, Give us eyes to see. Oh Divine Perfection Of Love, Harmony, and Beauty; Give us hearts To Know. Oh Holy Blessed... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 1, 2008

Now that I Am Old

When I was young I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people. - Abraham Joshua Heschel Now that I Am Old Now that I am old, My eyes have grown accustomed To this Light. Some have claimed That my eyes grow dim In this advancing age. But, I say: Better to see the good and true. Only this, Do these eyes, Advanced in age, Now see. © 2008 Noosphere Communications Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Stilling-of-Fabrications-Ease

Dwelling in kindness, a monk with faith in the Awakened One's teaching, would attain the good state, the peaceful state: stilling-of-fabrications ease. Monk, bail out this boat. It will take you lightly when bailed. Having cut through passion, aversion, you go from there to Unbinding. -Dhammapada, 25, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu Stilling-of-Fabrications-Ease My Murshid bid me: “Become and Easitarian!” What a joyful path! How patient, Its ways! We only learn Through Love or fear. Our... Sign in to see full entry.

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When you pray

When you pray, remove from your heart all worldly concerns. - Nahmanides, letter to his son Nahman, 1268 When You Pray When you pray Enter the closet Where only you and God exist. Stay until you find Only God exists. Now, begin your prayer. © 2008 Noosphere Communications Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, January 25, 2008

There Are Moments

There Are Moments There are moments When I know we touch Across the time of space. Surely you know this too. There are moments When we touch In the Unity of Love. Surely you have met me here. There are moments When we meet in the field Beyond right and wrong The discussions are quite beautiful, Like flowers discussing The Sunday breeze. There are moments When only silent breath Is vast enough to contain These Moments. © 2008 Noosphere Communications Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 24, 2008

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. -Matthew 5:8 (Revised Standard Version) Blessed Are We Blessed are we when, By intention, We discover Singleness of mind and heart. Truly, it is a gift That leads to God. Subhan Allah, Subhan Allah, Pure One, Purity of God, Silence only, is enough To hold this pure Union. © 2008 Noosphere Communications Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, January 18, 2008

To Walk in Thy Breath, Beloved

To Walk in Thy Breath, Beloved Let me do Thy will, Beloved; I shall do Thy Will, Dear One, Oh Beloved. In life, you learned to master breath Your Love grows on Now breathing In Realms beyond This mesh of thought. My Mind breaks upon the Rock Of Thy Glory. My Heart soars upon the Same. I am learning to sit in silence, My breath upon Thy Name. Nostrils fill with Love's perfume, Sweet music tones Thy Fame. Bliss that sobers; Sobriety filled with Peace; Our Mother needs Our breath To join Hers In... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Leadings of Lust

For have you not heard You are pure awareness, And your beauty is infinite! So why let lust mislead you? -Ashtavakra Gita 3:4 From "The Heart of Awareness: A Translation of the Ashtavakra Gita," by Thomas Byrom, 1990. Reprinted by arrangement with Shambhala Publications, Inc., Boston. www.shambhala.com. Leadings of Lust Some folks lust for money; Some folks lust for fame. The game is never over, The game is always the same Whatever be the name. Some folk lust for sex; Some folks lust for power.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, January 5, 2008

I Took Some Time

I Took Some Time From the infinite flow of Moment to moment, I borrowed just one or two To sit with the silence Of my Soul. My friends are connecting: Called through cell touching cell. Just writing, am I, In the atmospheric envelope Of Silent, Growing Love. © 2004, Shamsuddin Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 2, 2008

How to Develop Concentration

How to Develop Concentration There are hundreds of ways, Hundreds of ways: To kneel and kiss the ground. Choose one Pursue it like a hound on the chase. Until, you taste the Sweet Mother On your lips. Take drugs Pechuta Sapa, Black Medicine Coffee or Tobacco; Mushrooms or LSD. What ever it takes: Do it! For the rewards are Beyond measure; The fruits are Hu, you truly are. Concentration, Your Intention is All that it requires. Sprinkle it lightly With attention; You shall soar Above the winds Of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 30, 2007

Concentration

Concentration Concentration, it alludes me. With this focus, I dare not add another line. Concentration, it bids me: “Move on With focus!” © 2007 Noosphere Communications http://noospherecommunications.com Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 24, 2007

Prayer

Prayer is an instrument through which novices find their path to God. Thus ablution symbolizes repentance; the Qibla*, a spiritual guide; standing in prayer becomes self-mortification; the recitation of the Qur’an, inner meditation; bowing the head, humility; prostration, self-knowledge; profession of faith, intimacy; and salutation becomes detachment from the world and bondage of stations. *Qibla: The point toward which Muslims turn to pray, which is the Ka'ba, or house of God, in the Grand... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 23, 2007

In the Sandbox

If you want to help pull a friend out of the mire, don't hesitate to get a little dirty. - Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer (the Baal Shem Tov) In the Sandbox In the sandbox We call Life, We build our castles. The Ocean waves, Appearing to be indifferent To our passion Dissolve our empires With one sweep. The child accepts Reality without question; In innocence A better castle arises In the wet sand. Shams says: “ Attach not to the castle But, rather attach To the building, The rebuilding, The Grace of... Sign in to see full entry.

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