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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Tipping Point

Tipping Point Dispite having to rise four times, the night passed quickly in restful sleep. Morning prayers have brought me to this tipping point. Frightened ego-me has been loved to this zero point now. willing, almost, to let go with ease. This false self has finally acknowledged its contrived claim on my me-ness. Oh Holy Creator, You alone exist; You alone are Life, including this present moment me. Shams leaps, singing out in ecstasy, "To Thee alone, do i give sacred surrender." Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 15, 2019

The Only Problem

The Only Problem Problems are woven into the fabric of living. It's a part of the contract you signed to get here. There is only one problem you need to solve. Listen, friend, listen and believe. When you discover this one key problem, you begin your journey home. Come sit with me in the tavern of love's mystery. When we have had enough to drink, the only problem worth solving will appear. You must be really drunk, to solve it. Come, beloved, let us share stories of love's victories and defeats.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 14, 2019

I Am in Awe

I Am in Awe Sitting here in the quiet of pre-dawn. Watching the breath, fills me with awe. "Breathing in, I calm my body, breathing out, I smile. Living in this present moment, I know this is a beautiful moment." - - Thich Nhat Hanh Wise words from a simple monk remind me of who I am. I am here... now. Breathing in calm, breathing out blessing. Shams says, "Awe is a state of being." Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 13, 2019

Lust

Lust Beyond right and wrong, Lust is. Fear not, friend, lust is merely the chemistry of procreation's will. Lust is love's desire. It begins in the mind as a wish, a need, the flowering of love's desire. When two beings share lust together, love is rebirthed. Love is patient and kind, not centered on itself. Like rivers returning to the Sea, Love will have its way. Shams says, "It is you, Oh Holy One, that is the focus of love's desire." Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 12, 2019

I Surrender

I Surrender Die before you die! Why? oh friend, why? It is your path to Truth, Peace, and Joy. Who dies? What next? You will not perish, Reborn with No-mind, You go on: chopping wood, carrying water. Shams says, "Come friend, Let's make a suicide pact." Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 11, 2019

No Mind

No Mind I have nothing to tell you, so let me just say, "When I know that I know that I know, in those moments, I am silent." With that knowing, words fail anyway. Next time we are together, my silence, begs your full attention. Better yet, let's sing a song together. Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

What You Seek

What You Seek Shams knows what you are seeking. He feels it in his bones. But God/dess honors your seeking. When you can give thanks at receiving what is sought, then, seking will cease, Being begins. Listen, Beloved, Great Mystery knows your path. She designed it with you. You are not some pawn being pushed around for the good of the game. We designed the game, know all the moves, have played every variation. Shams says, "Beloved, I have waited for you such a long time. Welcome home!" Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Scandle Has a Handle

Scandal Has a Handle Private bad deeds made public: scandal. Public humiliation is a deep wounding. It creates a handle, a box, from which one must escape. There will be no breakout until healing is accepted and confirmed. Yh Gafur, Ya Gafar, Ta Tawab, Ya Afuw. God accepted your mistake and healed your wound. Begin by dropping your handle, forever, from your mind. Shams says, "Relax, Nothing can separate you from the love of God/dess in Christ and Christ within you, the hope of Glory." Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 7, 2019

Dawn's Breeze Came to Me This Morning

Dawn's Breeze Came to Me This Morning Rumi's breeze at dawn blew gently, waving my Buddhist prayer flags. Secrets were revealed that I cannot share except with those for whom Spirit intended them. Now, I do not want to go back to sleep. This day calls me to Love, Serve, and Remember. Each breath fills me with The Presence. Jesus said "No one comes to the Father, but through me." Now I can say the same. I see through a glass dimly this 'I' He spoke of. It is not the small ego-self of personality,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 6, 2019

Silent Morning

Silent Morning Rumi said that the breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. I love the early morning hours. This morning is particularly quiet. No trains, no cars, and the birds still slumber. This silence, this precious silence filled now, with the Still, Small Voice that calls me to love and beauty. In these connected moments, I wonder, 'How can I ever forget Thee?' But, I do. Shams says, "Esaughforallah!" Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Candle for You

Candle for You I lit a candle for you. Geography has come between us. I felt your questioning, "Who is this one who touches so deeply?" The question looms large between us. The answer: life changing. Thank God, for these miles between us! Like myself, you need to withdraw within in your search for truth. I am confident in this Love. This zero-point now is always available, always true. Whatever your truth, I rest in this zero-point Love. I await your return, sooner than we think. We have greeted... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Blessing of Intense

Blessing of Intense Ten days ago, we opened to each other. The dance which followed has been intense. Anger, anxiety, acceptance, judgment; you and I have packed the dance card of these days with one another. Now, time calls you to your well planned journey. Routine will return to my life An intense hole will fill my days; I will push it away in favor of living my nows. I am watching, breathing and watching I notice some irritation that you would choose to leave me; leave this. Tat Sat, I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 1, 2019

SUBURBAN ISOLATION

SUBURBAN ISOLATION I bought a house in town, returning here from the mountains of Northweat Arkansas. Since my arrival, I have sat on my front porch in a rocker almost every day for a year and a half. How strange, that only one neighbor ever joins me in this breath of Nature. Dear neighbor, how can you survive without spending time in the Holy Scripture of Nature. Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, June 30, 2019

Bottom Line

Bottom Line How do you measure Faith? Some, use angel units. Some use how they feel. There are some who measure Faith by the actions it births. Jesus measured Faith by a simple yea or nay. Some measure Faith by Love. Some just care whether you follow their chosen beliefs. Shams says, "Look to the Ones Who have risen above measurement and belief." Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, June 29, 2019

Perfection Practice

Perfection Practice Those in the know say, "Practice makes perfect." Humanity proves this daily. From athlete to sage, we reap the fruit of daily practice. Shams says, "Spiritual Practice has saved my Life." Sign in to see full entry.

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