Why Don’t We Remember Past Lives?

The book of your life Is filled with many blank pages; You are free to write on them Whatever you choose. *     * People do not remember past lives for different reasons. Generally this information is not pertinent to this experience and part of our present journey. For some, this information might serve as a […]

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The Sufi Call, Making A Better World

Nasrudin was now an old man looking back on his life. He sat with his friends in the tea shop telling his story. “When I was young I was fiery-I wanted to awaken everyone. I prayed to Allah to give me the strength to change the world. In mid-life I awoke one day and realized […]

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Everyday Spirituality: Life as a Prayer

There is growing interest and dialog concerning differences between traditional religious teaching and a form of spiritual practice termed: everyday spirituality or spirituality of the market place. Surprisingly, the usefulness of spiritual practice in everyday life is an ancient teaching, and lies at the heart of human development systems like Sufism; where travelers are taught, […]

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America, Freedom & Sufism

In honor of Independence Day, I am sharing this piece again which talks to the transcendent America; the America which was founded upon a spiritual vision for everyone.   America, Freedom & Sufism          Q: What do you think would be the correct vision to meet the spiritual thirst of American people in terms […]

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Space Aliens

Just like in science fiction, Sometimes, I think The only time The human race Will work together is if the earth Were attacked by space aliens; And we all have to join hands To fight off the oppressors.   Yes, to survive in calamities, We have no other choice: But to cooperate with each other. […]

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Mysticism’s Effect Upon The Modern World

Q:       Is the completed person, one who has achieved God Consciousness a God? This is what some traditions claim. Can you clarify this point?   Since I have heard of the world of Love, I’ve spent my life, my heart And my eyes this way. I used to think that Love And Beloved are different. […]

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I Lift My Cup

I lift my cup And sip your Wine. You are always there to comfort me; And fill me with loving peace. Every place I turn There is bitterness. At first, there may have been joy, But it always turns bitter, in the end.   Why do I forget? Nothing is lasting except the Light.   […]

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The Source of Humanity’s Problems

If you have wondered about the source of humanity’s many problems and why we cannot get along with each, consider this point of view. This is taken from my article, Sufism, Islam & Lower Self: https://www.stewartbitkoff.com/sutra-journal-article-sufism-islam-and-the-lower-self/.   The Lower Self   The Sufis have long held that the source of mankind’s problems, both individually and […]

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Peace on Earth

You can talk about gun control And limiting violence on TV. You can fight for better mental health services And advocate parenting skills. You can cry out for eliminating violence in video games And raising awareness about people who are addicted. You can increase security at airports and schools And hire more police to protect, […]

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Better People- Better World (Revisit)

The book of your life Is filled with many blank pages. You are free To write on them Whatever you choose. –SB   As you start reading, a word of caution. I have an ‘axe to grind’ and am going to offer solutions and say things that you may not like. Perhaps this will get […]

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Sufis & The Secret Teaching

“A real secret is something which only one person knows.” -Idris Shah The purpose of this paper is to examine what the Sufis have to offer and a hidden or inner, spiritual teaching called by some The Secret Teaching. Rumors of this esoteric Secret Teaching have existed since the beginning of time and for most […]

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