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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A Diamond

Over millions of years the elements combine; heating and cooling, being tossed and weighed down. Then, one day, miracle of miracles- an extraordinary, rare and beautiful stone appears. Still waiting, covered in the earth, the stone needs to be discovered and brought to a gifted jeweler for cleaning and polishing. Finally completing the preparation and […]

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Correcting Ills of the World

People treat others badly Because they do not know How to treat themselves well. The ills of the world Are correctable only By raising better people.   Better people are produced Through a form of learning about self That is called by some higher knowledge. Higher knowledge is available If you search for it, And […]

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Fresh Water

While shopping, have you ever considered how many brands and varieties of bottled water are available? There is natural, cold spring, hot spring, sport drink and countless flavored carbonated waters. While dining out, have you ever noticed how rarely water is the beverage of choice at meals. In some restaurants, you have to ask for […]

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The Higher Service

Duty is a task that you must accomplish; it is a requirement of the situation and something which many people can do.  For example, if you are a baker you must come to work on time, complete your work and act responsibly to customers and co-workers.  These are some of the general duties of a […]

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Cosmic Gardener

The superior gardener works from an inner feeling And intuitively knows what needs to be done. Having studied and planted for years; The garden and gardener are connected.   The plants, insects, birds and animals Are all part of this work And come together With the earth, rain and sun To form a living system. […]

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Spiritual Traveler

Chained to a world of illusion; Created by others and my desires. How hollow are these dreams.   My soul cries out: Fly Away! Fly Away! Soar above these fences and go higher. You are a Child of Light.   Rush toward the stars. Go beyond the sun. There is your Home. In the Nameless, […]

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Changing Our Thoughts

Each traveler’s consciousness is a series of repeating patterns which are like the rooms of a fine house. Each room is decorated with paint, curtains, furniture and other pieces. While these trappings reflect the owner’s individuality, the room is a bedroom, dining room or kitchen. It has a function which combines with the others to […]

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The Inner War: Conquest of Self

The most excellent Jihad is that for the conquest of self. -Mohammed Sufis have long held that the inner war- Jihad, the fight between a traveler’s higher and lower nature is a moment by moment struggle. Those who are somehow able to turn toward their higher self and use in daily life their access to […]

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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 me to join […]

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Changing Your Reality

Let us play a game and suppose you can be anything you want or desire. Pick someone or something and pretend you are that person or thing for just a moment. Concentrate real hard, focus on that image, and imagine yourself being whatever you like. I’ll wait while you concentrate and focus . . . […]

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