Happiness #1

Happiness is an emotional state and for the most part comes and goes. Also it is an emotional state which can be learned and refined. Often we make ourselves unhappy by replaying, in our mind, those things we consider distasteful. When something happens that is painful, usually, it is over in a matter of moments.  […]

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Three Voices

Ego Says:             I must have this! Mind Says:          I can list 10 reasons                               Why it should be mine! Soul Says:            Be still greedy one.                               We know what you need. O spiritual traveler, consider well the voices in your head/consciousness; each serves a purpose, useful in its own way. Listen to the many sides of self, […]

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A Call To Hearts

When are we going to stop thinking in terms of religion, country, tribe, town, neighborhood, planet, business and I. When will we begin to think in terms of humanity and helping all people reach higher? Yes. It is natural to think about self, but when are we going to start thinking about and helping others? […]

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Religious Form: Internal & External Reality

Traveler:  Speak to me of the great religions, and why each states their Path is the only Way.  In the past, religious differences have led to wars, killing and fighting.  Why is this?  Master: On an inner level, your religion is One Religion. Each religion is an aspect of the Divine. Like light as it […]

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Can Two Things, Seemingly Different, Be True At The Same Time?

Yes. Have you ever gotten into a discussion with your significant other where both were at polar opposites? For example one wishes to paint the house and the other does not. In this situation, we are not considering if the house needs paint, to what degree and by which standard but simply if the people […]

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Divine Friction

Master: Clapping his hands, the Master called to the Traveler, “Now awake from the slumber which has been your life and ask me the questions that fill your mind?” Traveler: Slowly opening his eyes, trying to acclimate to the world of forms, the traveler queried, “Master, I know you have spoken about the meaning of […]

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Why Does The World As We Know It Exist?

The world is a magnificent cornucopia, filled with wondrous and delightful items. Here we can find exactly what we are looking for. If we seek enjoyment of the senses, there are many opportunities. Similarly if we seek to learn and draw closer to our higher self, this opportunity exists as well. In part, the earth […]

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Each Great Faith Works?

Q:     How is it possible for each of the great faiths to work? I am still having trouble with this. A:    It is a matter of belief; if you take as true or work for something hard enough and the energy is aligned with universal potential- it happens. By making the statement, the great faiths […]

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Observations on Enlightenment

“Enlightenment must come little by little-otherwise it would overwhelm.” -Idries Shah In spiritual literature, have you ever wondered why there are few straight forward discussions concerning outcomes of enlightenment; or said another way, once you have traveled a spiritual path, and gained inner capacity, for you personally, what will spiritual ability look like. Here are […]

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Goal of Our Journey

The Universe is an awfully big And divergent place; Where there is room For all kinds of beings, beliefs And endless realities.   Yet, within this multiplicity There is Oneness and connection: This is the goal of our journey. -SB

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Podcast Godspeed Institute: Beyond The River’s Gate

Godspeed Institute: Beyond The River’s Gate http://www.godspeedinstitute.com/ Listen to my recent podcast, where I discuss the spiritual journey, Sufism and my new book: Beyond The River’s Gate. To listen go to: http://www.godspeedinstitute.com/.  Where show is described, click on listen to entire show (in red); then on next screen, click on (in green): 01. Beyond The […]

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