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Saturday, April 14, 2018

A Poem a Day

I try to make writing a new poem a part of my morning practice. There is a Sufi practice to enhance creativity knowing that all creativity is from The One Divine Creator. Contact me privately if you are interested in trying that practice. See my poem for today to see an example of a poem that... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, April 13, 2018

New Web Course coming soon

i have been invited to teach a three week internet course. I have chosen to share some practices to overcome and deal with fear. If any here are interested, I will be posting the link soon. I think it is free. The course design and technical support, are part of a friend’s PhD program. It should be... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 9, 2018

Buddhist meta prayer

The Buddhist Metta (Lovingkindness) Prayer is simple but profound. It starts by blessing oneself and gradually expands outward from there, eventually wishing good intentions for the entire world and all beings, even our enemies. There are many variations and translations of this prayer, but what... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 8, 2018

How do you overcome people that thrive and grow on hatred of others?

This question was offered three days ago and I want to address it. The only power we have over others is our love and forgiveness. We can never change another, however, as the Bible says, love covers a multitude of sins. Love and forgiveness are the most powerful force in the universe. Surely, it... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 7, 2018

The Element Breaths

One of the most powerful practices for opening the heart is the elemental breath practice. I cannot explain how it works, but that it des I can be a witness to. So here is the practice: Sit or stand in a comfortable position with the spine straight. Do five each of these five elemental breaths.... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Opening your heart in a chaotic world

The simple truth is this, opening ones heart is actually independent of outer circumstances. In fact for many, having positive outer circumstances, makes it hard to open the heart. The Sufis say that it is often a blow to the heart, a loss, a tragic event, etc. that breaks through our hardened... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

How can we open our hearts in such a chaotic world?

The answer to this question is and has always been at the heart of Sufism. Sufism is Not a religion Just like yoga is not a religion. Rather, Sufism is an approach to u derstanding self, the world, and God. There are no required beliefs or prescriptions. Most Sufi pratices aim at opening the Heart.... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 2, 2018

Questions

Hey, this would be more fun if some of yous would ask some real questions... how about it? Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Christ has risen; he has risen indeed

Paul said Christ within you, the hope of glory. tHAT SAYS IT ALL FROM A sUFI POINT OF VIEW. Christ ALIVE IN YOU, cHRIST WITHIN YOU, hE IS THE HOPE OF gLORY AND EACH OF US IS ALSO. BECAUSE THIS DIVINITY LIVES WITHIN EACH OF US, WE ARE HEADING FOR OUR FULL GLORY, UNENCUMBERED BY EGO. God is closer to... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, March 31, 2018

More Easter Thoughts

The date of Eater coincides somewhat with the Spring Equinox. It is calculated from the Lunar calendar. Spring is the season of rebirth. All of nature springs up in new life. One wonders did God plan it that way or did early Christians latch on to Spring agricultural festivals?... and does it... Sign in to see full entry.

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