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Thursday, September 20, 2018

Beautiful Prayers

Beautiful Prayers In The Book of Common Prayer are some of the most beautiful prayers in the English language. Some, Shams has even memorized. The problem is this: They can become rote. Praying on autopilot misses the whole point of prayer. Shams would rather share one word with God than all the beautiful poetry on earth. Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 17, 2018

Worry Warts

Worry Warts It is a good thing that warts are not really caused by worry. if they were, most of us would be covered. The phrase came from a famous comic strip character. He caused others to worry as well. Shams believes it is a sin to cause others to worry. Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, September 16, 2018

Remembering and Forgetting

Remembering and Forgetting Woke this morning deeply rested and wide awake. Morning routines, autopilot engaged. Why? Oh why did I not remember you, Beloved? If it was a half hour, it was forty five minutes. Estaughforallah, forgive me and help me move this ego out of Your Way. It is no great matter, for I am with You now. In these quiet morning hours, You raise me up above all distinctions aind differences. Alhumdulillah! All praise flow toward Thee, Oh Divine Mystery! Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, September 15, 2018

Ordination of a Heeler

Ordination of a Healer Days before my ordination, i fell head first into a deep depressio. By the Grace of The Great Mystery, i survived stronger in my faith, so that, i was God’s broken servant when ordained. Wounded Healers we are. Wounded Healers are needed now. Welcome to The Christ’s Holy Priesthood of all Believers. Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, September 14, 2018

At Four AM

At Four AM The city is quiet in these early morning hours. There is the sound of a city truck backing, there is a chorus of singing insects. There is the sound of my occasional coughing. A dog barks, a star shines; all is well with the world. Shams raises his coffee mug to honor this new day. Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, September 12, 2018

My Crazy Self

My Crazy Self I have to work hard to keep my crazy little ego child from taking over.i would be fooled but, that I have been down that road so, so many times before. This ego baby is cunning and demanding. He knows so little, but talks so much. Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, September 9, 2018

Fall Came Around Last Night

Fall Came Around Last Night Fall’s cool breeze stopped by for a visit, last night. Some windows greeted her cool arrival open’ some closed. I slept through most of her visit, with a comforter pulled up around me. She stayed for morning coffee with her low hanging clouds By noon she had moved on, but not without traces. The whole plant kingdom removers this night, her first visit since last revolution round the Sun. Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, September 7, 2018

Uber Driving for God

Uber Driving for God Uber hired this driver who never worked for Uber, he worked for God Almighty. He was blessed by every rider, and Each rider received many blessings from him. One received a healing: another, an empathetic ear. One shared his passion for God, Another received sound advice. That Uber driver, on duty for God was me. Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, September 6, 2018

Front Porch Prayers

Front Porch Prayers Sitting on the Fronr Porch, i love to watch neighbors, friends, and strangers pass by on foot, bicycle, or car; each receive my rocking chair blessing. Shams says, “They are, in that brief moment, FOREVER CHANGED. Sign in to see full entry.

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Therapy Pooch

Therapy Pooch A beautiful dog has come into my life. She is three, free, and my love therapy. Totally obedient, she loves to please me. She has become a petting whore, but I do not mind. Love loves to pet. And I love Lakshmi, Goddess of abundance. Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Tough Love

Tough Love Polish the mirror of your heart until your reflection is pure light. Polish the window of your heart until the rust is brushed so fine that you can see the light in another’s heart. Be tough on your self and easy on Others. Trust Shams, you will be happier that way. Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, September 1, 2018

Kiss Me Soft, then Kiss Me Hard

Kiss Me Soft, then Kiss Me Hard I know I kept from the kiss; I was afraid to Love you that way. But now I see I need the kissing to tuen on the flow of juices. Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Pure life and clean conscience

A pure life and a clean conscience are as two wings attached to the soul. Bowl of Saki, August 29, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan: A pure life and a clean conscience are as bread and wine for the soul. from https://wahiduddin.net/mv2/say/gayan_boulas.htm A pure life is the term used to express the effort of man to keep his spiritual being untainted by the false values of the worldly life. It is the constant search for the original self, the desire to reach it, and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

The Glory of God

The Glory of God The Earth is full of the Glory of God. The Earth is the Lord’s, Let all who breath give honor to God’s unspeakable Name. The morning birds praise God‘s Holiness at the dawning of the sun. Let all that is and all who have Beingness rejoice in God’s Holy Presence! Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Gratitude

Gratitude Shams says, ‘The Universe desires to bless you.’ The Universe is just love in its various disguises. Love want to know your loves so it can bless you better. But how can She know without seeing your graditude. Be greatful and give thanks so The Universe knows how to bless you more and more.. Sign in to see full entry.

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