Creation

Spiritually, many travelers enter this world without a clue as to why they are here. It is a self-imposed amnesia of sort. Also, many leave this world not understanding why they came and why they leave. This amnesia or forgetfulness carries throughout their present existence. Fortunate are those who Remember: where they were and, upon […]

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Profound Thoughts

Really I have nothing profound to say. In many ways, my thoughts and writings have all been thought and written down before. What I offer is a version of their current form. Many people are writing about the same theme: it is an Ancient One. “Know Thyself.” This is both a beginning and end. Also […]

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Aftermath

When  pain is raging And life is kicking butt: All you want is to survive And have the pain subside.   Fancy, warm fuzzy statements Are for that in-between place; After the storm and wolf have gone.   Then, perhaps it is time to sum-up Restoring a semblance of balance. -SB

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Putting Down Our Burden

Sometimes we have to put down our heavy load And let another carry-it. The road is long And from time to time We all need a little help. -SB  

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Keep It Simple

When life becomes confusing and over whelming, there is a management technique I use that has been very helpful. I learned this technique while working at the psychiatric hospital and we were getting reading for our routine four year inspection by The Joint Commission; during our leadership meetings one of our Directors offered a personal […]

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Gifts of Old Age

Now that I am past the stage of grey hairs and clearly reached ‘old age’ I have had some time to think about this issue. What exactly are the gifts of old age? O said another way, what are the benefits of growing older? Personally, I have a hard time coming up with a list. […]

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Mess or Opportunity

One could make the case that this world is a mess and slowly we are destroying ourselves and this planet. There is much truth in this statement. However, some spiritual traditions, including the Sufis have a basic belief that over millennia we are rising higher spiritually and collectively: we will return to our home ‘far […]

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The Deep Stillness

The deep stillness has returned. Like a gentle wave making its way to shore; Arriving on the early morning tide With a sweet sea breeze As traveling companion.   O Lord, long have I been lost On this island of fear and desolation. Now, you have come to rescue me. Why did I doubt That […]

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High Mountain Trail

I am imprisoned by my mind and only set free when my soul sings. My soul is a traveler from another dimension and here is temporarily bound by physical laws. At times, it breaks free from the chains of limiting thoughts, perceptions and actions. These are the moments I have come to love for they […]

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Learning Structure

In many things, discipline and hard work are essential. In Higher Studies, these attributes provide a structure Through which other things may develop and flourish.   And always, it is a matter of Grace and destiny. -SB  

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Waiting for the Beloved

I have come to the end of the road; Having climbed many a hill And walked across many a valley. Always there was a burning, Yearning in my soul to continue, Climb and experience.   At the end of this trail I have learned that only 2 things Really matter: those I loved and the […]

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