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Thursday, December 11, 2008

Waiting For You, Beloved

Waiting For You, Beloved I am waiting for you, Beloved; Remembering your laughter helps. I am longing for you, Beloved; Recreating the beauty of your smile. I am seeing you in Divine Light, Beloved; The Angels will lead you home, Where the warm fire of peace, Gently burns. I am letting go, Beloved; Hoping you will return to me in joy. I hurt, but shall not suffer, Beloved; So grow in your own way. Grief is silent. © 2007 Shams-i-Heartsong Sign in to see full entry.

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Mornings Are Made for This

Mornings Are Made for This Each morning when consciousness dawns anew, what words do you create? Shams says: “Try this. Awaken tomorrow with the intention: No Words. Watch and listen for the very first of your mind 'babblings'.” The day will come when you can keep silence for an entire minute. On that day, You shall be a very high being. “Rejoice!” © 2008 Shamsuddin Sign in to see full entry.

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Co-dependant

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Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Higher Selves

Higher Selves I still connect with Thee whenever I offer tobacco prayers. Sometimes I have a conversation with your Higher Self. Mostly I give thanks that we connected for awhile. Sometimes we talk; I tell of my failings. Mostly I tell of my Heart's Desires: To write a poem that enlightens. To say a phrase that dissolves fear. To see you smile at me. To hear you call whether by spirit or flesh. Oh, brokenhearted Goddess, I hail your journey. © 2008 Shems Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 8, 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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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Estaghforallah

Estaghforallah From the very depths of my being, Estaughforalla. I never mean to hurt or offend you; I came to earth because of my faults and failings, to learn the lessons of love. So, for all that is within me still healing, I say, estaughforallah! Shams shall learn to love you better. © 2008 Shams Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 23, 2008

Before You Decide

Relying upon the promise of “tomorrow,” many people have wandered around that door, but that tomorrow never comes. -Rumi, "Mathnawi" From "The Bounty of Allah," translated by Aneela Khalid Arshed. Copyright 1999. All rights reserved. Before You Decide Before you decide what you want to do, Remember this may be your last moments with these beings. Any one of them may not be here tomorrow; Or it may be you Who has chosen to leave this limitation. We are not promised Tomorrow. That we can presume... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Abandoning gossip

Abandoning gossip, he abstains from gossip; he speaks at the right time, speaks what is fact, speaks on what is good, speaks on the Dhamma and the Discipline; at the right time he speaks such words as are worth recording, reasonable, moderate, and beneficial. -Majjhima-Nikaya From "365 Buddha: Daily Meditations," edited by Jeff Schmidt. Abandoning Gossip Teach me to forgo the pleasures of delicious gossip. Purify my Heart. Teach me to honor the divine in all beings; Purify my Heart. Teach me to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, November 16, 2008

Only One Thing Matters

The Holy One hates him who says one thing in his mouth, and another in his heart. - Babylonian Talmud, Pesachim 113b Only One Thing Matters Shams only knows a little of this world. Shams knows this: “the heart is truth... all else, is vanity.” Shamsuddin knows but a little of this world. Shams know this: “the heart is true life depends on this.” Shams know only this: “silence is the beginning of all.” © 2008 Shamsuddin Sign in to see full entry.

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Consideration

Consideration The heart of every man, both good and bad, is the abode of God, and care should be taken never to wound anyone by word or act. Bowl of Saki, by Hazrat Inayat Khan I'm sorry, Please forgive me for whatever is going on inside me that manifests as Hurt. Want to be free of That? Want to be Free of That! I love you Please accept me And whatever is going on inside me that manifests as Fear. WANT to be Free of That! Want to be FREE of That? © 2008 Shamsuddin Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 15, 2008

The Perfection i see in You

The Perfection i see in You The perfection i see in You Lifts, rises above the play and fray; To The The Heart's Agreement. There is no fear when you come near; You are life unfolding as it could. Shams asks, "Who is this i/eye that can discern perfection?" Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 14, 2008

Bismillah

Bismilla I begin a moment with you; Across time Beyond space, we meet again. A conversation of the Heart continuing always in this Divine Now Being One © 2008 Shams-i Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Before I Speak

Before you speak, ask yourself, is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve on the silence? -Sai Baba Before I Speak Before I sound pretentious; Before the Truth; Before I speak; Before I ever spoke; Before silence was known as Silence. Shams saw a vision of you, Priestess of Lighted Love; Goddess divine. The light of your soul Blinded me forever; Smitten, sadly, Shams was struck dumb. It is no matter For words could never capture or explain this sweet sensuous being that is you. ©... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 8, 2008

I know the Way You Can Get Hafiz

Another Hafiz poem I know the Way You Can Get I know the way you can get When you have not had a drink of Love: Your face hardens, Your sweet muscles cramp. Children become concerned About a strange look that appears in your eyes Which even begins to worry your own mirror And nose. Squirrels and birds sense your sadness And call an important conference in a tall tree. They decide which secret code to chant To help your mind and soul. Even angels fear that brand of madness That arrays itself... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 7, 2008

You have taken root in the Beloved

From One of My Favorite Poets, Hafiz You have taken root in the Beloved I love your golden branches And the hundred graceful movements Your body now makes each time The wind, children and love Come near. Build a house for men and birds. Sit with them - play music. For a day, for just one day, Talk about that which disturbs no one And bring some peace into your Beautiful eyes. Why play notes from your soft mouth-flute That hurt the Blue Sky's ear? The Friend has such exquisite taste That every... Sign in to see full entry.

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