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Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Joy to the World

Joy to the World Joy to the world, The Christ is born within. 'Christ within you, the Hope of Glory Do not crucify this Gentle Presence again. The wise bring gifts. The ignorant scoff in their lonely dark dreams. As for me and my house, we shall celebrate Theotokis. Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 24, 2018

On This Breath

On This Breath I await Thee, Oh God On this breath. I am lost without Thy Glorious Light. I turn and turn Until from deep within, I hear Thy Voice. On this breath, Thy Light shines forth, blessing all who dare to look me in the eyes. Praise God for This Presence. Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, December 21, 2018

Ego Mania

Ego Mania We elevated ego to the throne of our Heart. It was inevitable. The logical epitome of individualism. What was our glory has become our demigod. Like an out of control bull in a china shop, This usurper of God's rightful place has become Kali. And all the king's men cannot bridle this beast. Shams says, "God's Love has given us what we sought." Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Emptying My Self

Emptying My Self In you, void of your self, God will display Her Beauty. Go, sweep out the chambers of your Heart. Make it ready, make it ready, to be the dwelling of the Beloved. Shams says, "Good advice. How?" "By following your breath." Try it, You may like it. How about right now! Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Medicine Wheel Pipe Prayers

Medicine Wheel Pipe Prayers We reconnected after years. Both of us, older, wiser. Seeing new Wisdom, I asked: "Tell me about your prayers when you offer tobacco." "To heaven and earth" [ He said, "Feel the energy from heaven, from earth, meeting in YOUR HEART.] "and the four directions." [ Feel and know that you ARE the center of all creation in every direction. ] Shams prays in this new way now. Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Listen

Listen The Universe is listening to the Holy Silent Love. Listen, Can you hear this Love? It was Silence like this that birthed creation. This is the Silent Love that calls us home. Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 17, 2018

When God Convicts

When God Convicts All religions agree; God is Merciful and Compassionate. Shams wonders about God's Justice and Judgment. How does a loving God correct His Children? Gently, then, if the gentle correction is missed, A dream, then a slap upside the head. Wake up, my lonely traveler, Wake and do not go back to sleep. Great Spirit, Grandfather is calling you to a new day. Be still; and Know that I AM is God. Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, December 15, 2018

Divine Presence

Divine Presence Oh Holy Instant, Miraculous Now, We join with you in Love To create the harmonious beauty of Divine Presence. Go sweep out the chambers of your heart Make it ready, makemit ready To be the dwelling of The Beloved. When you depart, Love will enter. In you, void of your self, God will display Her Beauty. Shams calls this Holy Presence. Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, December 14, 2018

Words of a Sermon that No One will Hear

Words of a Sermon that No One will Hear Not often, but sometimes I think I have something worth saying. I start looking for a soapbox. When I find it, I mount proudly, with Bible tightly gripped for thumping. Thus says The Lord: "Stop fearing one another, stop hurting my precious Creation, And... grow up, wake up, smell fear's polution. As for me and my house, we choose love over fear. Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

I Am Done

I Am Done I am done with trying to please others. I am finished with those who fake it. I have nothing for those who love to control. Since I met you, Oh Divine Lover, nothing less than perfection will do. Shams has been ruined by Love. Sign in to see full entry.

I Am Done

I Am Done I am done with trying to please others. I am finished with those who fake it. I have nothing for those who love to control. Since I met you, Oh Divine Lover, nothing less than perfection will do. Shams has been ruined by Love. Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Love Knows No Boundary

Love Knows No Boundary It has been said that God sends rain and sun on the just and unjust alike. How could it be otherwise? The Muslims say God is Mercy and Compassion. How could it be otherwise? How could the One exclude any part of Creation from Her Love? How could Satan exist without God's permission? How can we judge another, whom God made in Love? Shams says, "Better to turn the mirror inward when we are tempted to judge." Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 10, 2018

My Happy Birthday

My Happy Birthday How strange to be. God danced the day I was born. How do I know? Simply because She dances at each one's birth. Seventy-two years ago, this soul joined those struggling on this earth. The Beloved and I have been dancing ever since. Shams says, "Join me for a drink." Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Hu Dost

Hu Dost "Hu Dost", he whispered as they greeted one another with a tender hug. "Hu Dost", she offered in return. Like 'Namaste', it was a greeting of divine love and respect. As such, it was layered, rich in meaning. 'Hale, Lover of God' might be a good translation. or 'Greetings, divine friend'. Recognizing the holiness of others is sweet. Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, December 7, 2018

tood Up

Stood Up I came with open heart and willing body. You drank wine and fell asleep. So much for sacred union. It is no great matter. Only a loss of this night's sleep. Shams will not hold a grudge at being thus stood up. Sign in to see full entry.

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