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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

A Sufi looks at Easter

For the Mystic, the death and resurrection of Jesus represent the story of all enlightened beings. We all must go and walk that valley of the shadow of death... and, we must walk it alone. Or must we? A Sufi looks at this life as a school for learning to unite with God. So if, at the moment of death... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 26, 2018

Truth Is Too Simple

Truth is a focused form of love. For seventy years, he sought love and truth. It continued to elude him until he discovered how simple it was, really. He needed moment by moment forgiveness for forgetting. So often he lived in the state of forgetfulness. But his daily prayers reminded him that he... Sign in to see full entry.

A Practice that Works

Here is a morning prayer routine that brings miraculous results. Begin with some inner preparation. For example, one could contemplate their connection to and awareness of God's Presence. For me, this contemplation often brings up a sense of sadness that I have forgotten God so much of my time. Then... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Practices

The Sufi masters say that only those who are faithful to the practices assigned, make progress on the Sufi path. I have definitely found this to b true in my own life. So, what are practices? They are various assigned mantras and breath practices designed to efface the ego and bring about... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Only a Heart with Wings Can Fly

The Sufis say, "Only a heart with wings can fly." What is the meaning of such a declaration? I have heard this phrase battered around Sufi circles often, but, not until i saw Corbin Dallas's post today, did I ever stop to contemplate the meaning of this phrase. We know that for a Sufi, the heart is... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 19, 2018

Simple Yet Profound

My Murshid began doing this practice a few months ago, and doing it, myself, has transformed my prayer life. Before I share the practice, let me just ask, 'How many people do you pray for each day?' I want you to comment so I can get to know who is sharing this journey. Thanks (to be continued) Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, March 18, 2018

The Most Important Question

It is said that there was a group of friends who heard about a sufi master who lived in a cave on an island in India. They pool all their money and began to search for the master. Every evening before bed they would gather and brainstorm the most important question to ask the master. After years of... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, March 17, 2018

Blessings and Thanksgiving

Today I host an open house, house blessing and a Service of Universal Worship at my new home (NEW TO ME). At that service I will give a short sermonette on the relationship between thankfulness and blessings in our lives. I am using this writing to organize my thoughts and share them with you, the... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 15, 2018

The Sufis offer their version of the 5 element breaths

Relax, breathing your natural breath. As you do the breath pattern for each element in turn, attune with the cosmic element and experience its qualities within you. Experience the purification of your being on all levels: physical, mental, heart, soul, spirit. 5 breaths for each element, or longer.... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

I wept quietly

I Wept Quietly The news was playing in the background. Coverage on the School walkouts grabbed my attention. The youth spoke the truth to the powerful overseers. My heart was pierced by the pain of their loss; the inevitability if their victory. In joy and sorrow I wept. © 2018 Shamsujim Sign in to see full entry.

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