The Path of Love – Mar. 22, 2021
“The point isn’t to stay fixed in any role, but to be committed to movement. That’s what I like about notions in Islamic mysticism that say, Are you ready to cut off your head? It’s like asking, Are you ready to make whatever move is necessary for union with the divine? And that those moves […]
Love Your Enemies – Feb. 22, 2021
Jesus said, Love your enemies. From a hidden place,unite with your enemies from the inside,fill the inner void that makes them swell outwardly and fallout of rhythm: instead of progressing, step by step,they stop and start harshly,out of time with you.Bring yourself back into rhythm within.Find the movement that mates with theirs—like two lovers creating […]
The Act of Seeing – Feb. 3, 2021
“If it is love that you truly desire then set out at once on the task of Seeing. This requires calling things by their name, no matter how painful the discovery and the consequences. If you achieve this kind of honest awareness of the other and yourself, you are likely to experience terror. Think of […]
In You I Place My Trust – Jan. 26, 2021
To You, O Love, I lift up my soul;O Heart within my heart,in You I place my trust.Let me not feel unworthy;let not fear rule over me.Yes! let all who open their heartssavor You and bless the earth! Compel me to know your ways, O Love;instruct me upon your paths.Lead me in your truth,and teach […]