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Saturday, November 24, 2018

Good Morning, God

Good Morning, God I woke early today, made coffee, watched some news, and all this, before recognizing and acknowledging my utter dependence on God, Almighty. Sweet Savior, forgive me. Help me to make my first thoughts be of Thee. Help me to remember and to Thy Grace surrender. May my every breath be filled with awareness of Thee. Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, November 22, 2018

This Breath

This Breath A man, driving to work was killed when some teens dropped a chunk of concrete from an overpass. Truly, he was not expecting that on his ten thousandth trip to work. What thought was on his last breath? What thought is on this breath? What thought will be on our last breath? Alhumdulillah! Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Nothing to Say

Nothing to Say Shams has nothing to say today, so I will say it in blank verse. I will say how words can hide the truth. Words that fool us to think we are saying something when, in fact, we are merely chopping up a Unity into categories and distinctions which only serve to divide and separate what God created as One. Shams says, "take a break from these words of distinction." A beautiful Truth lies just below their sound! Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, November 19, 2018

Two Words

Two Words My thoughts beyond words speak truth. Can't say in words; Just gaze: My eyes will tell this truth from Love. Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Sunday Church

Sunday Church For thirty years, I stopped going to church. [I did not stop worshipping.] Now, in my old age, I am settling down. I purchased my first house; Now I attend church in my hometown. There are usually twelve of us; sometimes a few more or less. Shams says, "We are the faithful few, keeping alive, the Body of Christ. Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, November 16, 2018

Know God

Know God Ya Wali, Ya Hadi (Oh Closest Friend, Oh Holy Guide) Oh Divine Presence, You are closer than my Jugular Vein. Open my heart that I might know Thee. i will sing your praises night and day, waking and sleeping. i shall not forget You nor will I Let the hope of the poor be taken away. Forever, I will Dwell in the house of The One. So it is and so might it be. Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Be Still

Be Still You said it in Holy Scripture. Thanks for the heads up. ”Be still, and know that I am God.” Shams says, ”Learn to be stillness in the center of the noise.” Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

When Prayers Become Rote

When Prayers Become Rote In the morning, I have a routine of prayer and devotion. How easy it is, to raise the prayers on autopilot. Oh, Divine Lover, forgive me; Help me move this tiny ego self out of Your way. Oh Holy God, I would remember the purpose of my prayer: To come into Thy Presence! Oh Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, November 12, 2018

Hunkered ar Home in the Cold

Hunkered at Home in the Cold The snow came Gentle, wet, and thick like a blanket of love. i snuggled in and gave thanks for hearth and home. i could be making money driving Uber riders to destinations yet unknown. Perhaps later, but for now i content myself before my space heater, writing this and novels yet to be published. Truly, I am blessed! Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, November 11, 2018

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Saturday, November 10, 2018

Friends

- Friends Friends come is such variety. There are happy ones, mad ones, sad ones, There are cool ones, pretty ones, warm ones, ugly bums. True friends are many, when we discover the secret of yes, you have heard it before, the secret of unconditional Love. “A true friend sees the chaff and wheat of our lives, and gently blows the chaff away.” —. Arabian Proverb Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Election

Election Oh My God, What the heaven is going on? Shams says, “Let me tell you. This is the last hurrah of the folks who live in fear and darkness.” We can relax knowing that nothing unreal exists. Nothing real can be threatened. Therefore, we can dwell in The Peace of God. Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Lie Down Next to Shams

Lie Down Next to Shams Lie down here next to this One Who loves you unconditionally. Let Shams heal your wounds, many, self inflicted. Let me stroke your fragile ego, while blessing your body with the presence of mine. Unite with The One disguised as this body. Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, November 5, 2018

Temptation

Temptation Temptation comes in many disguises. Perhaps, behind every temptation is the temptation to play God. To say, “I know best!”, is to listen to such a limited part of ourself. To give this ego such faith is foolish at best, and, insane at its worst. Oh Holy One, delivery me from this torment of self. Your lead has no temptation, rether, a golden thread of knowing and light. Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Union

Union Friends for over twenty years, we decided to add ‘benifits’. There was no awkwardnes; we danced easy with one another. Our age wanted to betray us, but Emu oil saved the night. Such an easy, peaceful feeling, resting coupled. That night, we decided to be Friends with Benefits. Sign in to see full entry.

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