Book Review: Adventures In Sufism: A Memoir by Michael Greenstein

Book Review:     Adventures in Sufism: A Memoir By Michael Greenstein This is a wonderful book for any spiritual traveler who wishes to glimpse an insider’s view of what takes place in A Sufi Mystical School. Michael and I are life long friends and we shared many of the experiences described in this memoir. I […]

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10 Rules For Getting Effective Results From Prayer*

1)      Set aside a few minutes every day. Do not say anything. Simply practice thinking about God. This will make your mind spiritually receptive. 2)      Then pray orally, using simple, natural words. Tell God anything that is on your mind. Do not think you must use stereotyped pious phrases. Talk to God in your own […]

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Living A Dream

Become a mountain stream And free the valley people of thirst; Laughingly glide over immobile stones and stumps, That is living a dream.   Become an eagle and soar above the earth; Make your home on the highest peak, Live on the wind, and adorn the sky. Realize each is part of nature And where […]

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Death’s Call

Gently, the ocean waves break upon the rocks; As an old woman rests Beneath the late afternoon sun. Sheltered beneath her favorite umbrella, Sitting in a worn beach chair. Listening to the ocean’s soft lullaby; Slowly, she raises her head And peacefully calls out across the water.   “You are nothing more That a warm […]

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Recent Radio Show

Radio Show Link is Up For anyone who would like to listen to my recent appearance on Conversations With Advant Garde Sages, Talk Radio Show, that was aired on 5/15; a recording of the Show is now posted on their site. We discussed my 2 new books and many other topics for the spiritual traveler. […]

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Journey of Opposites

Traveler:    “Master, I have climbed mountains and traveled roads.  I made my way through wind, rain, sun and snow to find you.  Now, please tell me, in order to sit at your side and find enlightenment, why must the road be winding and the journey so long?” Master:         “Little one, before I answer your question, […]

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Hand of Fate

Two young worms were crawling about the worm farm discussing their bright futures.  The first, who was the larger of the 2 boasted, “Someday I am going to be the King of all the worms.  I will win the honor by defeating all you smaller worms.  Then everyone will know my name and come to […]

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Burning

It was the middle of the night and Turtle was tossing branches onto the bonfire outside his burrow.  The flames were growing higher and brighter.  All the while, Turtle was yelling, “Burning, burning.  What the Great Turtle desires is burning.” Excitedly grasshopper asked Turtle, “What are you doing/” Turtle replied, “How else may Truth be […]

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My God Sings

My God sings on the breeze.   I am the darkness And I am the light. I am the sun And I am the rain. I am your love And I am your pain.   I am the stars And I am the seas. I am you And you are me.   My God invites […]

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Filling My Cup

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

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The World Famous Diver

“Aha!” Finally, the light went on in Turtle’s head. “Now, I know what to do.  I will become a World Famous Diver.  Then everyone will know my name.  Let me see, how should I start? Perhaps, I should get myself a diving instructor, or read some books on the subject. No! That will take too […]

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