Life in the Slow Lane

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Thursday, October 28, 2004

What Is Sufism?

It is easier to talk about what sufism is that what a sufi is. Here is what one author has to say: "Sufism or tasawwuf, as it is called in Arabic, is generally understood by scholars and Sufis to be the inner, mystical, or psycho-spiritual dimension of Islam. Today, however, many Muslims and... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, October 27, 2004

What IS a Sufi???

Well, some say that a sufi is a person with three days left to live and two of them are gone. In my experience, I sufi is one who wants to know God from within rather than know about God. The sufi says, "Don't tell me about God, introduce me!" So what do sufi's do? Well, first off, there are over... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, October 22, 2004

Pimples made Easy

If your body is a temple, the pimples are a part of the sewer system. When your temple is attacked, the defenses kick in and begin to do battle with the attackers. The dead and wounded are often collected and sent to create a pimple (boil) so they be safely and harmlessly removed from the body. Aint... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, October 21, 2004

The complete book of Pimples continued

Now that I have time to think about it, I need to clarify. I am talking more about boils than pimples. I am definitely not talking about acne. Here is what one medical site has to say about boils: BOILS - A Staphylococcal skin infection which involves a hair follicle; often referred to as a boil or... Sign in to see full entry.

The complete book of Pimples

Pmples are a sign of God's Grace and Healing Power. These skin eruptions are the body's way of throwing of toxins and dead bacteria and viri. Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, October 19, 2004

Life in the Fast Lane?

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Compassion for My Landlord and Myself

I am willing to have Compassion on my Landlord for his illegal and malicious actions, but not at the expense of compassion toward my own situation. My Landlord was fully aware of my intention to move out as quickly as possible. Turning off my utilities merely slowed that process. I am fully capable... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, October 13, 2004

I am evicted by hurt

Last week I arrived home after being a volunteer cook at a spiritual retreat, only to find that my kind and loving landlord had turned of the electric water. He even padlocked my water main so I could not turn the water back on. I want to go on record as saying it is hard to take a shit with no... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, September 25, 2004

War is now an antique

There is a planetary shift happening which rendered war as a political solution obsolete. Since most of us live mostly in the past and future, the consciousness of Humanity has not caught up to the reality of the present. In this era, we have seen the earth from the moon. It is One. There is One... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, September 24, 2004

Welcome: Why I Choose the Slow Lane

Welcome to One and All. All paths lead toward The One. I choose the slow lane cause I like to stop and smell the roses. I choose the slow lane cause I like to stop and talk with my friends and neighbors. I choose the slow lane cause I like to watch my breath. I have nothing against the fast lane. I... Sign in to see full entry.

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