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Saturday, May 23, 2020

Satyagraha

Satyagraha Thank God, the truth will set us free. So much lying, these doubtful days. The birds sing of this truth, this morning. They sing of the just truth, The whole truth, The Compassionate truth, The beautiful truth. Dear Pilgrim, Have you discovered The truth Of our contrite and humble heart? Love only Love: This is the truth That sets us free. Shams says, “There are hundreds of ways To Kneel and kiss the ground. The truth is hidden in your kiss.” Advertisements Occasionally, some of your... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 22, 2020

Universal Morality

Universal Morality Universal Morality is now possible. Finally, the reasons are now in place. Jupiter aligns with Mars; The moon is in the Seventh House. The dualistic world Of our bicameral mind Has, through scientific play And observation, Resulted in the inevitable conclusion: Observer and observed are one. ‘All my relations’, is Our prayer on every breath. There is a new law, A re-statement of the old: ‘Do no coercion, no violence Against another, Except in self defense.’ Jesus saw it... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 21, 2020

I Will Never Ask You

I Will Never Ask You I will never ask you To be other than you are. And when I do, Please forgive me, For whatever is going on Inside me, That manifests as … Judgment. Shams says, “I love you.” Share this: Press This Twitter Facebook Related Life Slowed Down i worry about this pandemic.But, not how one might think.I worry that it might not keep usSheltered in place long enough.Themystics among usHave already received the greatest blessingThis pandemic has to offer.If you have cabin fever,Listen... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 18, 2020

Desire\lessness

Desire\lessness It only takes a few moments of stillness To realize how many desires push and pull us. That same stillness contains the seed of desirelessness. In that ‘emptiness’, Life reveals its holy perfection. Desires do not disappear. Rather, they relign. Our God-placed desires of the heart arise And become focused. We desire nothing, but the One. A few more moments of stillness: We realize that we are in The One, Desire and desirelessness merge. Shams says, “This is the peace That passes... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 15, 2020

Inner Bow

Inner Bow Father McKenzie is a man of prayer. He knows how to kneel before his Maker. Not so much on his knees, But, more within his humble heart. Darning socks becomes a prayer. Sermons become self-talk. Dear Friend, The words of our prayers Are not as important As our inner bow. Shams says, “I am learning To pray in silence.” Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, May 9, 2020

New Normal

New Normal It is clear: Things will be forever changed By this encounter with Corona (Crown). Less clear: Our power and responsibility To create the ‘new normal’. Shams calls it, The Gentle Revolution of the Heart. Repeat the phrase, Gentle Revolution of the Heart. Is your heart gentle? Announce a jubilee. Kindle your light For those in fright. Look around, Attuned to signs of hope. The tension and chaos Scream out for your love. Do not abandon them. Dear One, The Good News is this: Pandemics... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 7, 2020

It’s Not What You Know

It’s Not What You Know The truth is built into the structure. Every corner of the Universe Reflects the Glory of God/dess. The secret of God Is hidden in the knowledge of Unity. If you wish to know the truth, Become the truth. It is Who you know, Not what you know That brings peace and blessing. You are the flower In the Heart of the Lotus. You are the Light of the Sun. You are stardust breathed into Life. Share the Peace-pipe. Raise a glass. You are just enough, And that is plenty! Shams says,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Oh How I Love Jesus Oh how I love Jesus. And I love Buddha, Mohammed, and

Oh How I Love Jesus Oh how I love Jesus. And I love Buddha, Mohammed, and Uncle Joe. This Light is the same Light, No Matter who expresses it. And Love fills my heart When I think of you. Clouds of despair Evaporate in the summer sun Of Unity’s enigmatic Truth. Jesus, the full expression Of sacrificial love, Giving for the sake of giving, Draws all to the Beauty of Love’s best. There is one Faith, one Love, one Hope, Calling us home to rest. Oh Gentle Savior, You save us all from the bicameral... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Where Are You Looking?

Where Are You Looking? Within It’s time to face the music. We have been sick with despair. Too painful to view, Much less to contemplate, “What is my essence?”, We fear to ask. So, not knowing Who I am, I seek the things of this world To fill this void of my Feared and Unknown-self. “Ah, Dear Pilgrim, Fellow traveler on this way, Let’s stop here, In Rumi’s field beyond wrong and right, And have a picnic of Love’s sharing, The intimate pairing Of kindred souls in The One. Shams says, “There is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 4, 2020

You Are the Greatest

You Are the Greatest Stop trying to prove how good you are. No one in their right mind Would question that. We’re you not fashioned By the Loving, Perfect One? Why have you come here, If not to express Perfection? Your being here is enough. Be patient with yourself And what is (Tat Sat). No one ever said That the road would be easy. And I don’t believe, He’s brought you this far, To leave you. Shams says, “Just watch it all unfold.” Advertisements Occasionally, some of your visitors may see an... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, May 2, 2020

Whirling Dervish

Whirling Dervish Turning, turning, all is turning. Who can fathom God’s grand design? Come to a Sema * with me. Watch the Semazans turn. See their concentration. See their bliss. Like the planets whirling round the Sun, These devotees spin on threads of divine love. Baraka flows freely through these turning ones. Can you feel it? Do you receive it? Like the waters of a flowing brook, This love must find its Source. Beneath this holodeck of our confusion Lies the bliss of Oneness met. God from... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 1, 2020

The Bliss of Ignorance

The Bliss of Ignorance When did not knowing Become not ok? Shams remembers the very moment When he became ok with not knowing. Oh, the bliss of it! Has being right become your prison? Eumi said, “Trust your own unknowing, Even when you don’t know where you’re going.” Shams says, “Trust rests On the foundation of unknowing.” Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

That Treasure

That Treasure That Treasure Could Be Anybody You may despair of finding a true friend of God, but since the treasure does exist in this world, consider no ruin empty of treasure. Go to every dervish at random, and when you find the sign of a true saint, keep his company regularly. If the inner eye has not been granted to you, always think that trasure could be in anybody. Rumi That Treasure I have been searching for an honest one. If you know her, Please introduce me. I hope to spend the rest of... Sign in to see full entry.

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On Every Breath

On Every Breath, Be My Companion and Guide Teach me to remember The Life I live with you. This moment brims With Holy Bliiss. Cover your eyes or Jump in deep. Love is flowing in Peace To reap The Glories of Our Oneness Awake from fearful dreams Of this life’s fear-filled schemes. Oh Pilgrims lift your glass. Gather close my Dears. Shams shall sing a song of Present Ones The Holy Ones of kin and friends now past And yet to be. These are my Sisters And my Brothers United in Divine Decree. Shams... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Covid Reset

https://py.pl/2mPZXBgWkxC Covid Reset Respite It is a nasty virus As viri go. It has spikes, Used to break open our cell walls. Perhaps a good dose of honey Would cover those barbs. The virus could enjoy a sugar rush, While it lived out its sterile life. In the meantime, What have you been doing With this precious quiet time? Shams has been reveling In a rush of creative juices. So thankful for this Year of Jubilee, My dog and I Manifest a bicycle run every day. These quiet days Have deepened my... Sign in to see full entry.

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