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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

The Question Is Bliss

The Question Is Bliss Bliss is the peaceful, joyful, sweet state of union with All. It can occur spontaneously when the ego dissolves. The state is so powerful that it can sweep you away in its joy and love. That is why the Sufis say that the highest bliss is the sober bliss. So what can we say... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 22, 2019

Enlightenment - A Sufi Perspective

Enlightenment - A Sufi Perspective Enlightenment is the process of being filled with more and more light. I cannot say too much, because I am not fully enlightened. However, I can witness as one being filled with more and more light. HazratInayat Khan suggested this image: our hearts are filled with... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, July 21, 2019

The Question Is Enlightenment

The Question Is Enlightenment Perhaps a simple definition of enlightenment is being filled with light. Light has the interesting property. It always overcomes light (with the possible exception of black holes). Light banishes darkness wherever it shows up. Love banishes Fear in the same way. Is... Sign in to see full entry.

The Question Is The Holy Spirit

The Question Is The Holy Spirit Who or What is the Holly Spirit? Have you met this Holy Being? Can you introduce Her to another? Have you Let Him into your being? What do Sufis have today about the Holy Spirit (Ya Quduus) The Spirit of Guidance The Third Person of the Trinity The Breath of God... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 18, 2019

The Question Is Harmony

The Question Is Harmony Harmony is one of the legs of a tripodstool. The other two legs are Love and Beauty. Here is my short sermon on Harmony: Harmony is a central goal and task for every heart-centered person. A mere glaance at the Nature all around us reveals an exquisite harmony, elegant in its... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

The Answer is Love

The Answer is Love The issue is Lust, the answer is Love. So, how does this miracle work? Lust springs uninvited from our chemistries. Love takes noe and begins to create a story. Lust wants what it wants and love observes with no judgment. Love smiles and recognizes the God/Goddess in the other.... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 15, 2019

The Question Is Lust

The Question Is Lust It is one of the seven deadly sins. Why? It is written in our DNA It feeds on itself It can objectify your partner. It is selfish Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Check in 3 Months Later

Check-in 3 Months Later My Sufi teacher passed a little over three months ago. So how has it been since? He shows up often as a cardinal. He is present in my daily practices. He is present in my dreams. He is present when I call his name. He is present when I am silently watching. He comes with... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 7, 2019

A Sufi Looks at Jesus

First, let me say, I am a Christian, a follower of Christ. That said, I am more interested in the Christ within me, the hope of Glory. That Christ I see in you as well. A true follower of Christ must be able to introduce a non-believer to this Holy One. Don't tell me about Him; introduce Him. Let... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 10, 2019

Ya Khabir (yaa ḳḥa-BEER)

Ya Khabir (yaa ḳḥa-BEER) In the previous section we saw that outward knowledge, ash-Shahid, ultimately leads the knower in stages from a place of limitation to the fullness of God’s knowledge. As we look at inner knowledge, al-Khabir, we will see a similar kind of transformation taking place. It... Sign in to see full entry.

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