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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

When Histories Collide

When Histories Collide When histories collide, reality is the first casualty. We live in a world of our own creation. Based on what? Based on our conclusions from the past. Listen, friend, do you want to know a secret? The past has no existence, save in our memory mind. So how can our collison, our conflict, our tension, be anything more than a dream? Who are we, if nothing more than our remembered past? Love demands my surrender. There is no battle here, no collision of truths. Our only hope... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 2, 2019

Thankful for Every Breath

Thankful for Every Breath So forgetful am I in my old age. Lately, I keep forgetting fo be aware of and thankful for each breath. So what, there are so many more demanding things to capture my attention. I did not ask to be here. I did not ask for this life. Besides, I cannot control every thought or attention grabbing thing. Still, it is so nice when suddenly, I become thankfully aware of air filling my lungs. In this moment, I understand all and nothing. It is a deeper knowing, a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, September 1, 2019

The Heart Knows Only Love

The Heart Knows Only Love Truth must ultimately be the loving truth, the just truth, the compassionate truth, the beautiful truth, the joyful truth, the hopeful truth. That is just the nature of truth. Dear One, What is this that troubles your heart? Are you feeling lonely? Are you feeling taken for granted? Has the Holy One left you to fend for yourself? Have you been moved to a square you do not like in God/dess's Holy Chess Game? Stop and breathe. You are the sum and substance of Divine Love.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Start Your Day

Start Your Day Begin each day asking for forgiveness and direction. ”For all have fallen short of the Glory of God.” Oh Holy One, forgive me for allowing my ego to get in Your Way. Help me now, get this upstart to sit quietly Like a closer friend, whisper sweet direction for my day. Help me not forget Thy Holy Presence. Help me surrender to Thy Grace. Let the Beauty we love, Be what we do. Today, show me how to kneel and kiss the ground In all tha I do. Shams says, “Estaughforallah” Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 31, 2019

Through the All- Pervading Consciousness of Life

Through the All-Pervading Consciousness of Life The Ground of All-Being has your back. Fear no dark ally. Walk by Faith in The Oneness. Make every move in conscious awareness. Here, there is no right and wrong. Here, only learning. Here, you live awake. Here, you witness Sat Nam, ‘suchness’. This state allows you to just be. In perfection, you were created. Through perfection, you are enough. Be an easitarian, take each moment with ease. let your being be. Your Creator does. Shams says, “Raise a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 30, 2019

My Buddy Blows the Flute

My Buddy Blows a Mean Flute I just watched my dear friend, Raven Wolf, on YouTube. Now, I am blown to Bliss. Oh, Praise God/dess for such exsquisite Beauty. The sounds, the stories, the movements have transported me to new and wounderous realms. Thanks, good friend, I love you. I celebrate your ministry of sound and light. May that Holy Light that binds us in the Heart of Human Beauty,, Bless you and keep you now and always. Shams says, "Thanks, my sweet Beauty Blower." Sign in to see full entry.

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What the NEWS Proves

What the NEWS Proves Addicted to the NEWS, I watch almost daily. Seems to be focused on the bluesy view of things. Who killed who? How 'bout the latest Presidential gaff? What's wrong with our world today? Friend, don't let the NEWS weigh too heavy on your soul. Creator has not left us to flounder on our own. Shams says, "The NEWS has become a special time of prayer." Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

Joy Comes In the Morning

Joy Comes In the Morning Weeping fills the night, but, joy comes in the morning. Our little self has dashed its head against the rocks again. Bur now, Joy is flooding the very streets we walk on, as the Sun rises faithfully one more day. Truly born again, we venture forth in the Presence that blesses this present moment. Sometimes learning is easy, sometimes it is hard. Fret not, friend, You came here from Perfection, and to Perfection you shall return. Shams says, "Our only prolem is to figure... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Rumi’s Roost

Rumi’s Roost Rumi, one of the world’s most read poets, lives. He continues to speak love to all who read him. He told us about the field beyond right a wrong. He spoke of life and love beyond the beyond. His profound grief at the loss of his beloved, Shams- i- Tabriz, occasioned thousands of poetic masterpieces. What joy to immerse oneself in his writings. Truly, Rumi lives! Shams says, “Rumi lives in my heart.“ Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Only You, Only Now

Only You, Only Now There is one thin g necessary. There is one moment that counts. There is one hope that sustains us. There is one call on your life that matters. There is one love, one freedom, one truth that unites us, all. There is one surrendering required. Shams says, "The moment is now, The surrender is you, The love is forever. " Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 26, 2019

Empty Church

Empty Church At five in the morning I am sitting in my empty church. Yesterday was Sunday. There were only twelve for Holy Communion. No matter; we ate well after service. Still, the question looms large, ’What are we missing?’ Surely, Christ has not abandoned His Holy Bride! What then are we to make of it? Simply this: We have lost His way, somewhat. We are not feeding His people. The time has come to unite as one. Let us earnestly seek His Will that we may, one again, feed His sheep. Shams... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, August 25, 2019

Damascus Road

Damascus Road Saul became Paul on the Damascus road. Who will you become when blinded by the Light of the World? Is there one among us who can resist the demands of this Light? Who would wish to? People of Faith, join me. Pray for the one who persecutes the righteous trying to save our island home. People of faith, your prayers can save this planet. Shams says, “Even the Donald, can become the Ronald.” Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 24, 2019

Turn On Your Heartlight

Turn On Your Heartlight When you're feeling sad and lonely, turn on your heartlight. It is a beacon God/dess uses to find you. When your happiness is more than you can ask, turn on your heartlight. This light draws all beings to you. When you're feeling lost and confused, turn on your heartlight. It is a guiding beam. When this world crumbles all around you, turn on your heartlight. It is the stillpoint in a chaotic world. This glow is your friend, your lover, your unfailing guide. Shams says,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 23, 2019

This Wonderful Moment

This Wonderful Moment Breathing in, I calm my bodey, breathing out, i smile. Dwelling in the present moment, i know this is a wonderful moment. - Thich Nhat Hanh - There is no debate. This, Is a wonderful moment. How long can this moment last in it’s wondrous ness? Some moments last an instant, some, awhile. This is a Holy moment. Breathe deep of it. Shams says, “This moment can last a lifetime, once you Grok it.” Sign in to see full entry.

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I’m Gonna Go Fishin

I’m Gonna Go Fishin I’m gonna go fishin, that’s what I’ll do. i will cast a deep, wide net. My net is made from cordsVery few can esc of light. It is a sacred net, woven with the magnetism of love. Very few can escape its reach. Sometimes, I like to fish with a single line so I can feel the strike and set the hook. My bate is Truth, My lure is love. Shams says, “He has made me a fisher of men.” Sign in to see full entry.

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