Journaling as Spiritual Practice

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Tuesday, October 17, 2006

[Miracles] are designed with one goal in mind: to bring glory to God.

Daily Christian Wisdom [Miracles] are designed with one goal in mind: to bring glory to God. -Jodie Berndt, "Celebration of Miracles" Commentary: The Course in Miracles says that there is no level of difficulty to miracles. Miracles happen as a natural consequence of shifting one's perspective to... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, October 16, 2006

To trust a man who has not been tested and to suspect a man ....

To trust a man who has not been tested and to suspect a man Who has proven trustworthy lead to endless ills. -Tirukkural 510 Excerpted from the Tirukkural, translated by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. Copyright Himalayan Academy Publications, www.himalayanacademy.com. Commentary: I bet we could... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, September 28, 2006

The moon is one, but on agitated water it produces many reflections.

The moon is one, but on agitated water it produces many reflections. Similarly ultimate reality is one, yet it appears to be many in a mind agitated by thoughts. -Maharamayana Reprinted with permission from "The Wisdom of the Hindu Gurus," edited by Timothy Freke, published by Godsfield Press. The... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, September 8, 2006

Sometimes My Practices Take All Day

It is because I let other things intercede. But, it turns out just fine, because then I get to remember God throughout the day. And remembering God is what practices are all about. What do you do to remember God? Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, September 7, 2006

In the beginning was the Word and the Word was....

The vibrations of the Universe are creative. Sound vibrating in the human body can bring transformation and healing. Perhaps that is why the sufis do wazifa (the repitition of the the qualities of God). It appears that ancient languages like Sanskrit and Aramaic vibrate closer to the realities to... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, September 4, 2006

Rest. Rest. Rest in God's love.

Rest. Rest. Rest in God's love. The only work you are required now to do is to give your most intense attention to His still, small voice within. -Madame Jeanne Guyon Commentary: How simple! But simple is not easy. How the world pulls our attention away from that inner voice! All of the mystical... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, September 1, 2006

The Ether Breath

Breathing In - A Slow subtle breath through the nose Breathing out - A slow subtle breath through the nose The ether occurs at the top of the breath and the bottom. Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, August 31, 2006

The Element Breaths

In sufi practice, they say that if you do no other practice than the element breaths, it will get you through. So I thought sharing them might be a gift for many of you. Earth - sitting comfortably (or lying down or standing) In breath - through the nose as you feel or imagine energy entering your... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Listening to an Album I sang background on

It makes me joyous to do practices with music and a candle. I also Like lists. And I am thankful for this new sunny day. And my beloved sits here beside me and that makes me laugh and smile. And I have work today, Thank you, Oh Great Mystery. Ya Wali, Ya Hadi (Oh Dearest Friend, Oh Guide) Oh my... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, August 25, 2006

A Beautiful Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer We have awoken, and all of creation has awoken, for Allah, Lord of all the Worlds. Allah, I ask You for the best the day has to offer, victory, support, light, blessings and guidance; and I seek refuge in You from the evil in it, and the evil to come after it. - Prophet Muhammad... Sign in to see full entry.

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