Which is the Correct Religion?

Q:   In our tradition, we are taught those who do not believe the same as us are incorrect, and unless they change shall be punished by God.  Also, as responsible believers, we have a duty to try and correct their view? A:    Does the Father love only some of his children?  Are not all children […]

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Finding a Teacher

Today I received a question from a fellow spiritual traveler about finding a teacher and reaching toward the Greater Light. Please remember, the Radiances of Truth are all around us and we must remember how to perceive and connect with them. It is our destiny to do this and is as natural as breathing fresh […]

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Listen to Radio Show Recording

Sufism for the Western Seeker, with Dr. Stewart Bitkoff Dr. Stewart Bitkoff grew up in New York City and spent most of his professional career living and working in the New York City area. He holds a doctorate in education and is an avid student of Sufi Mysticism and the Perennial Philosophy. He is the […]

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Fuel for the Fire #4

Q.  In the world today, optimally, what is the role of religion/spirituality in helping to create a better planet? A. There are many of us who believe that humans are about to undergo a quantum leap in evolution. Coming out of the middle ages Religion was unable to give us an answer to why we […]

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Tears Along The Way

O my God, what irony it is That we are at the bottom of hell, And yet are afraid of immortality. Rumi Introduction Recently, I had a conversation with a colleague about why there isn’t much offered in the spiritual literature, by advanced spiritual travelers, concerning their trials, physical aches and pains of being human, […]

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Dr. Stewart Bitkoff: Live Interview on Progressive Radio Network

  Now is the chance for avid travelers to listen to Dr. Stewart Bitkoff live! Tune in today from 2 – 3 pm, for his guest appearance on Progressive Radio Network’s Godspeed Institute Radio Show, with hosts Carol and Michael Hallunbaek. He will be discussing “The Path of the Spiritual Traveler in Everyday Life” and […]

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Fuel for the Fire #3

Q.  In the world today, optimally, what is the role of religion/spirituality in helping to create a better planet? A.  As intended, religion is to become the center of life; a starting place for learning about the world of spirit: while establishing social and moral laws around which to frame everyday life. The fact that […]

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Origins of Wisdom

Sometimes, I wish I had something profound to say; words of wisdom that would echo through your soul and remind you of your Divine Origin. Yet wisdom is not like this . . . it must be earned through life’s ups and downs. Also, it must be something the seeker experiences them self and strikes […]

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Fuel for the Fire #2

Again it is time. Let me bang the drum purposefully and slowly! Can you hear it?  Booom!! Booom!! Yes it is time to call spiritual travelers together and sing some songs around the campfire. Come in out of the cold. Join us as we envision a kinder, gentler world. Raise-up your voice – so you […]

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‘New’ Golden Rule: Selfish Altruism

The Path is none other than service of the people. -Saadi Each day as I grow a little older, the more troubled I become, over the seeming inability to solve many of our pressing, social and economic problems. While human’s can be extraordinary problem solvers often events have to rise to a crisis level before […]

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Fuel for the Fire

Part of living in this multi-level world is having expectations, hopes, and desires.  Wanting things makes us human and pushes us forward to go and do all sorts of things. Without this energy of wanting or desiring- life would be empty indeed. One of my desires or interests has long been to share my love […]

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