Author: Brian
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Faith
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While taking an online course from a Sufi group, the issue of faith came up. Faith has come up several times in the past few years and I have a very strong resentment to the word. I suppose I have history with zealots who used control on me, all in…
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Ozgur Baba – Allahu Allah [Video]
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Tranquil. A man giving his soul to the All, while sitting in a backdrop of nature.
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Exploring the 9 of Staffs
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In the Sufi Tarot, I randomly pull a card and study it. Mentally I memorize it and then bring it to my internal mind where I hold a meeting with my Higher Self at a visualized round table. There I discuss problems of my day, or in this case, the…
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Love, the Eternal Bridge
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When we’re children, the accusation of being in love brings a humiliating smirk. We’re programmed to be ashamed of love. “Oh his mommy gave him a hug!” or “Look who got a Valentines!” No matter the context, love is almost always viewed as an embarrassment. To counter it, masculine energy,…
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Money Matters vs. Caring for Others
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Over the past few years, the state of California has gone through a slew of changes and allowances for price increases. Virtually every utility has increased prices on me, at least 30%. Recently my car insurance went up 42%, and I had no accidents/claims. I was able to talk to…
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Al-Muqit: Sustain the Path
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Looking at my about section, one would realize that I’m on a path of shifting sand. The time has come for a change. Tonight I flipped open a book (The Sufi Book of Life) and found page 106. The Divine Name being Al-Muqit and the message: Embodying a Steady State,…
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Karma and Emptiness
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My first introduction to Karma was not from a Western source or study, but rather from the East. I had become a Buddhist in a Tibetan style of Buddhism. After taking my Buddhist vows I was instructed in various teachings, including the Buddhist view of Karma and Emptiness. While the…
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Addressing Failure: Wronging Others
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As long as you recognize your error, you are still within the reach of the Higher’s embrace. No matter who you offended, what was said, if regret is felt then hope remains. “I have been with you so long, I would not leave for account of failure on your part,”…
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Talking with Trees
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Sometimes, with an open heart, and still mind, nature will reveal a hidden conversation. Several times in the past week I had moments where I was in my car and noticed the lovely trees. I was contemplating problems and then, looking upon the trees I felt the answer. I realized…
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Episode 1: Involvement in the World
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The first episode of our podcast is now live on Spotify. The topic relates to spiritual involvement in the world. Is any involvement ok? Should it be limited? What is the requirement for a spiritual person, when it comes to public policy, and social issues.