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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

We Begin in the Name of God

We Begin in the Name of God Re-membering God is one of the most important activities a human can choose. A good Muslim does this whenever 'Bismillah' is said. Before a meal, Bismillah! Starting your car, Bismillah! Waking, Bismillah! Beginning a task, Bismillah! Walking your dog, Bismillah! Planting a garden, Bismillah! Get it? In all things, acknowledge God. Bismillah 'We begin in the Name of God. Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Discerning God's Will

Discerning God's Will Ya Shahid, Ya Muqit; God the Witness, God the Provider. Love's will is to provide abundantly to all. But, Shams asks, "What is the Will of The Almighty for this moment?" The Sufis say, "Check your breath." Breath through the right nostril: Act! Through the left: Recieve. Even through both: Do nothing. Shams says, "The important thing is to continualy ask and seek this Holy One." Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 25, 2019

High Speed Connection

High Speed Connection Shams has a new high speed connection to the world. No fact, no opinion, no information can not be found. Now, more than ever, we need a 'crap detector'. Shams says, "We have one." "It is the 'still, small voice within.'" Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 24, 2019

No Good Deed Goes Unrewarded

No Good Deed Goes Unrewarded Do all that you do for the Glory of God. The deed is its own reward. Once, Shams openned his home to a homeless, grown daughter of a friend. Within a day she invited and old boyfriend without permission or consideration. While I was working, he drank my last two beers. He was asked to leave; She chose to follow him. Some months later my house was broken into. My reward for good deeds was four computers gone. Shams says, "I would do it all again." Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 23, 2019

Don't Start Your Day Without ...

Don't Start Your Day Without... Remembering Almighty God... Saying your prayers... Quieting your mind... Toning your body... Drinking your morning brew... And Giving thanks. Shams says, "We are truly blessed." Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, February 22, 2019

Brother Lawrence

Brother Lawrence Brother Lawrence is, to my mind, one of the greatest heros of the Faith. His messege was as simple as it was profound. To maintain a moment by moment awareness of God's Holy Presence, became his life's goal. He said this: "There is not in the world a kind of life more sweet and delightful, than that of a continual conversation with God; those only can comprehend it who practice and experience it." Shams says, "Comprehending this is my goal." Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Our Shekels Speak Our Truth

Our Shekels Speak Our Truth How we spend our shekels says so much more than what we say we believe. We bless our meals, "All things come of Thee, Oh God, and of Thine own, have we given Thee." But how often to we offer to God, the first fruits of our labors? God has given us everything. Shams can no longer pay a bill, without first presenting his tithes and offerings to the Almighty Creator of the Universe. Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Quiet the Din

Quiet the Din The voices around us have grown so loud. "Our President is the epitome of shame." "We must have a wall." "We deserve universal health care." "It is time for a Gentle Revolution of the Heart." "Our President is making America great again." Voices, voices, voices demanding our concern. There is really only one voice that matters. It lives within your soul. Shams says, "You better learn to quiet external voices to listen to the Quiet Voice within." Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Waiting In the Bed of a a Goddess

Waiting In the Bed of a Goddess Pillow-propped in the bed of a former lover waiting for her arrival, I remember former days, not smooth, but filled with struggles and spats. We shall likely not ever consumate our crazy love/lust again. It is just as well. Still, sharing her bed in conversation is nice. Two former lovers find solace in a lonely world. Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 18, 2019

My Morning Psalm

My Morning Psalm 'Alhumdulillah!' 'All Praise Flows to Thee!' My Lover, my Judge, the forgiver of my shortcomings; let me know only Thee. You save me when my hope is stretched thin. You bless me in the midst of my wretchedness. Oh Holy Divine Oneness, You are my Only! You are the God/dess Most High! Before Your Infinite Presence, I bow, seeking forgiveness and restoration. The Only-Being, to Thee do I give willing surrender; To Thee Alone, Most High! Protect me from the seductions of this... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 17, 2019

Jesus Christ - The Same Today and Forever

Jesus Christ - The Same Today and Forever Have you met Jesus, The Christ? He is closer than you think. Shams could introduce you, should you choose. Fair warning: You will be surprised when you meet Him. Once you do, your days are numbered. Paul says, "Christ within you, the Hope of Glory." Shams says, "Thank God for this grafting. You, Oh Christed one are destined for Glory." Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 16, 2019

My Time Is No Longer My Own

My Time Is No Longer My Own I have joined the Easitarian Sufis, Rumi's caravaan of fools. I have broken my vows ten thousand times, Yet The Almight still says, "Come!" Now my time is in God's Almighty Hand. Whatever comes, I take my ease in God. Pleasing this Holy Mystery has become my only concern. Surely goodness and mercy surround me, ans I shall dwell in the House of The One forever! Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, February 15, 2019

Learning to Sit In the Presence of God

Learning to Sit In the Presence of God Here I sit with Monkey Mind trying to quiet enough to hear the 'still small voice'. Concerns and worries occupy my attention. "Estaughforallah!" (God forgive me; Help me get this ego out of Your way). I focus on my breath. Realizing this Voice speaks not to mind, I lower the monkey-speak to a whisper. My Heart quickens. Shams listens gently to this Loving Voice. Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 14, 2019

In the Quiet Morning Hours

In the Quiet Morning Hours Sometimes I fill the silent morning with the TV News, or Youtube videos. When it happens too often, I begin to hunger for God. I feel like I am starving. I become confused and irritable. I used to get down on myself for this. Now, Shams rejoices at the awareness because he knows where to feed. Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Your Best Days Are Ahead

Your Best Days Are Ahead "Your best days are ahead," that's what the preacher said. Don't think he was considering the terminal cancer patient lying alone in the back ward of a hospital or the felon serving life. Still, Shams thinks it is possible to live in such a way that no matter what your circumstance, your best days continue to be ahead. Sign in to see full entry.

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