Memories Once Lived

Where are all those people and places, now, That only live in people’s memories; Where have they all gone? Do they no longer exist Or are they like dandelion petals blown about in the wind? Only a faint fragrance remains of their passing.   Perhaps, there is someplace in this vast universe Where we can […]

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On Following ‘The Sufi Way’

This is in response to a question that was indirectly posed again today and offers some clarity about the ‘Sufi Way.’ Early on we were taught, this is the Way before there were religions. It is the ancient Path of Knowing and Experiencing the Light. It is the Super Highway to God/Light and, through the […]

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Soul’s Journey

Introduction The soul is on a long journey back to the Source. Sent out into the Universe to experience and create; one day to return. The soul is comprised of a spiritual fabric and on an inner level, at its heart, maintains contact with Source and knows the reason for its journey. The task of […]

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Going Inward

“Be still, and know that I am God. . .” Psalm 46:10 Introduction Meditation is an exercise that is considered by many as essential to the spiritual journey. Similarly ‘being still and going inward’ is also central to spiritual development. Both skills are natural, develop over time, and are important to help identify the different […]

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Spiritual Traveler

Introduction For the longest time, I struggled with what to call myself. There were many reasons for this; one of which was that followers of the Sufi Path traditionally do not designate themselves as a “Sufi.” It is considered improper. Typically this is a label given by others, tends toward stereotyping and calling one self […]

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What Is Permanent?

A common mistake that most of us make is that we think this was all meant to be permanent. It was never meant to be that way. We go through each day mostly blind to the fact that everything we see about us, including ourselves is transitory. We are here for a time and journey […]

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Where Dreams Go

Perhaps one day all of this will make sense to me again. What used to be no longer is and cannot be again. As I experience much of what I thought important fade, I wonder what remains? In my memories, I keep going back to a time when everything was new. I was just starting […]

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Seeing

Seeing what is in front of you as opposed to what others have told you is present, has been identified by mystics, as one of the signs of spiritual maturity. You see, we are all indoctrinated, that is taught specific things about life, society and what is going on in our world. We learn these […]

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Singer Of Mystical Songs

In another time and place, I would have been apprentice to the medicine man or a student in a rabbinical seminary. Perhaps, a devotee of the local wise one or a monk begging for alms at the gate of the temple. Instead, I am a singer of mystical songs on the internet; leaving written notes […]

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Rain Maker

The Fountain of Truth has dried-up waiting for another coming of the Rain Maker. It has been a long time since the celestial water flowed and the people are thirsty. Through this drought, there is despair and longing for the eternal, cool, refreshing water. The last time the Ancient One Walked, he spoke of the […]

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Family Tradition

I am a Grumpy Old Man; there is no doubt about it. While I have come about this condition primarily by my own effort, I think there is an aspect of heredity/gene pool in all this. My brother has earned the title “Grumpa” bestowed by his 2 grandsons; which I have kidded him about. Also […]

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