Journaling as Spiritual Practice

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Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Just one breath

Just one breath Just one breath Infusing Life, Pledging death. What is the sound Of a single breath? Listen completely To the depth of the sound. Quiet mind's chatter, The result is profound. The wordless light; The sightless sound; The focus of Love, All bring us home. © 2007 by Noosphere... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 29, 2007

Saint Catherine of Siena: Do for your Neighbor what you Cannot Do for Me

Saint Catherine of Siena: Do for your Neighbor what you Cannot Do for Me by St. Catherine of Siena The following are excerpts from The Dialogue (Catherine's dialogue with God in which God is speaking to her): I would have you know that every good, whether perfect or imperfect, is acquired and made... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 9, 2007

The Meaning of Matin and Adl

al-'Adl al-'Adl 29 The Equitable, The Impartial, The Just The One who rectifies and sets matters straight in a fair, impartial and equitable manner. The One who always acts justly. The One who delivers absolute justice. The One whose wisdom of justice is based upon complete knowledge of past,... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 8, 2007

7:17 AM House/ Cat Sitting

I am watching a friend's house this weekend and her two cats. One of them gets two insulin shots per day. The interesting thing is that the cat seems to know that the shots are good for her and she will sometimes come find you when it is time for her next shot. My friend went to Iowa to spend Easter... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 1, 2007

6:05 AM - Concentration = Be Here NowhereNow Here

In the swinging of the branches, in the flying of the birds, and in the running of the water, Beloved, I see Thy waving hand, bidding me good-bye. In the cooing of the wind, in the roaring of the sea, and in the crashing of the thunder, Beloved, I see Thee weep and I hear Thy cry. In the promise of... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 18, 2007

9:01 AM Blessings

Nazar (for the blessing of food) 0 Thou, Sustainer of our bodies, hearts, and souls, Bless all that we receive, in Thankfulness. Amen. Thankfulness is the secret of blessing; it is the blessing. How different our lives would be if we had the discipline to remain aware of the blessings God pours out... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 10, 2007

Dowa by Hazrat Inayat Khan

Dowa Save me, my Lord, from the earthly passions and the attachments which blind mankind. Save me, my Lord, from the temptations of power, fame, and wealth, which keep man away from Thy Glorious Vision. Save me, my Lord, from the souls who are constantly occupied in hurting and harming their... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 7, 2007

8:10 AM

Rasul Warner of coming dangers, wakener of the world from sleep, Deliverer of the Message of God, Thou art our Savior, The sun at the dawn of Creation, the light of the whole Universe, The fulfillment of God's purpose. Thou the life eternal, we seek refuge in Thy loving enfoldment. Spirit of... Sign in to see full entry.

8:10 AM

Rasul Warner of coming dangers, wakener of the world from sleep, Deliverer of the Message of God, Thou art our Savior, The sun at the dawn of Creation, the light of the whole Universe, The fulfillment of God's purpose. Thou the life eternal, we seek refuge in Thy loving enfoldment. Spirit of... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

6:05 AM - Concentration = Be Here NowhereNow Here

Wazifa Practice: estaughforallah Qawi Aziz ya sabur ya wali ya hadi ya shahid Discussion: Everything is lawful but not everything is generative. - St Paul You are permitted to do all things your mind can conceive. But there are many illusions created by your mind, so choose carefully. All belief is... Sign in to see full entry.

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