Religious Form: Internal & External Reality

Let your heart be in such a state that the existence or nonexistence of anything is the same. Then sit alone in a quiet place, free of any preoccupation, even the reciting of the Koran or thinking about its meaning. Let nothing besides God enter you. Once you are seated in this manner, say, “Allah, […]

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Seeing the Illusion: Fear & Reward

“O my Lord, if I worship Thee for fear of hell, burn me in hell; and if I worship Thee for hope of Paradise, exclude me thence; but if I worship Thee for Thine own sake, with hold not from me Thine eternal beauty.”  -Rabia *          * For the spiritual traveler, in order to unlock […]

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As The Hour Glass Drains

As the hour glass drains what is important to you? Each grain is a precious moment that cannot be reclaimed. What have you left undone? What else do you wish to accomplish? Consider your answers well. You are not promised another day. * * The hour of one’s death is fixed. What is not fixed […]

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This is a Special Age

Q:       Spiritually many claim this is a special age.  How or why is it special? We live in an age when technologically, as a global community, we have the power to create a wondrous world or destroy ourselves.  Are third world countries struggles and hunger to be ignored and only the industrialized society materially benefit?  […]

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What is Spiritual Experience?

True knowledge comes from the light of certainty, by which God enlightens the heart. Then you will behold the things of the spiritual world, and by the power of that light all the veils between you and that world will be removed.   -Al-Antaki Q:       What is spiritual experience?  Is spiritual experience God? Man is a […]

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How Many Times?

I wonder how many times I have walked upon this planet. Certainly this is not my first trip; I am an old time traveler who has returned, building upon past vacations. Sometimes, I wonder why I put myself through this journey again and again. The flesh decays; sunshine turns to darkness and those you love […]

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A World Without War?

Over this past Memorial Day Weekend, I had the long awaited opportunity to visit Gettysburg,  PA and tour this immense and historic Civil War Battlefield. This is one of our National Parks with many tour guides, roads for cars, bicycles and trails for hiking; it is immaculately kept, with stone walls, horse barriers, hundreds of […]

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My Brother’s Keeper

If a small child stumbled Fell and cut her knee, Would you not bend over and try to help?   Helping the fallen Is part of the basic requirement Of being a human being.   Then why do you run away From all the broken ones Who call out for our help?   Are we […]

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The Secret Protects Itself

The sight of someone eating will not appease your hunger. The spiritual experiences of others cannot satisfy your yearning.              Traditional Q: Daily, I pray, regularly give to charity, do good works, and always try to be a good person, yet, spiritual experience eludes me. O I am so frustrated. Please, how do I go […]

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Miracles: How Do They Occur?

Q:       What is a miracle?  How/why do they occur? That which is formless Takes on a physical shape, So, we may know it. SB *     * A miracle is an event that is outside normal, everyday activity and appears to transcend the natural physical laws. Often it involves the participation of a teacher/traveler who facilitates, […]

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For You Today

For you today, what I wish is that you sit quietly, for a moment, and go deep within yourself- There amidst the chatter and worry is a deep quiet, loving place that is your center. Find this place. It is there. Don’t give-up. It is the treasure you have been seeking, and is waiting for […]

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