Connections

If you have ever wondered At the interrelatedness of people, Consider the effect of one stalled car On the highway at rush hour. -SB

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Blaming God/Light

Man/woman is the creator Of many of their own problems, Giving far too much credit to God/Light in this regard- While unaware of those areas in which God actually works. -SB

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Becoming Your Own Wise One

There are as many ways to God as there are created souls. Muhammad   *          *          * In our culture, who assumes the role of holy or wise one?  In more traditional cultures the holy, wise one is a central figure.  Often, they advise the king/queen, sit at the right hand of the chief, understand […]

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Movement Through Time

It is your Striving Which blocks you. To Arrive You must find Another way of Being. This Way of Being Entails giving-up of Self.   This Surrender To the Higher Self And Eternal Waters of the Universe, Is as natural as Breathing. In the Breath of life There is much Wisdom. Take in the Air. […]

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Kirkridge Retreat on Sufism

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Happiness

Traveler:  And the traveler sat before the Master and questioned, “Happiness is a transitory thing. It is as illusive as a spring day in winter. One moment I am laughing and the next sad. Master tell me what I must do to balance myself and find lasting happiness?” Master:    And the Master sat, with eyes […]

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Spiritual Traveler: Form To Essence

At the beginning I was mistaken in four ways. I sought to remember God, to know Him, and to seek Him. When I had come to the end, I saw that He had remembered me before I remembered Him, that His knowledge of me had preceded my knowledge of Him, His love toward me had […]

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Announcing: Sunday Lecture, 10/27/13

For those of you who live in the New York City area, I will be giving a lecture on Sufi Distance Learning, at the New York Theosophical Society, New York, NY. All are welcome. Hope to see you there. Location: Quest Bookshop/New York Theosophical Society, Sunday, 10/27/13, 2pm, Donation $10- $15 For more information, call […]

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Finding Truth

Each person must find their own way to Truth. While the spiritual journey, guidance, writing, and exercises of others will help another traveler find their way, and even be an essential factor in overall success, still, these are not a substitute for personal experience. Ultimately it is the Unseen Forces and Grace of the Path, […]

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Beyond Words

Beyond words and desires There is an underlying Reality: This Unifies all things. This Reality And the method to perceive And use it, Is the birthright of humanity.   In their journey through this world Most spiritual travelers become distracted And fix on all manner of things. In a sense, these things, Then become their […]

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Learning & Classrooms

Q:    The world is the classroom.  What does this saying mean? The path exists to make better travelers who are more able to participate in the world.  The point of spiritual studies is to add capacity and integrate other aspects of consciousness.  This is done to raise the quality of every day interaction between people. […]

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