“The soul of Christ is the light of the universe.” ~ Hazrat Inayat Khan, Bowl of Saki, 8-27-2024
Before working on this lesson, I went through my emails which included the … continue reading
“… nothing that I thought apart from You exists.”
(This is me with words of welcome, waiting for His step toward me as offered in the Part II Introduction.)
Welcome. What should … continue reading
“And in humility the radiance of God’s Son, his gentleness, his perfect sinlessness, his Father’s Love, his right to Heaven and release from hell, are joyously accepted as our own.”
Today I … continue reading
“I am the means God has appointed for salvation of the world.”
Do my part.
Yesterday in seminary we were reviewing the twelve-step program and were … continue reading
“Remember that peace is your right, because you are giving your trust to the strength of God.”
Who will I rely on for my safety? Will it be God, or will … continue reading
Happy Sunday!
This month in seminary we are studying Judaism. We finished our class on Buddhism on the 7th so later that week I was looking through my textbooks to get my studies and practices with Judaism underway. Our … continue reading
Saying ‘I don’t know’ brings us into humility.
I know that I don’t like change which tells me that I am afraid of a bit of mystery. I could say that … continue reading
I just had two days of classes for seminary. My classmates are beginning to share stories of their lives. I came away from this weekend realizing that based on how people look, … continue reading
A poem by Tricia Bates Smith, 1-4-2024
I’m noticing something about change. New understanding has meant letting go of what I thought was real and true.
I stumble. I hide … better to be home alone.
Self-confidence is shattered. I… continue reading
A poem by Tricia Bates Smith, 1-4-2024
Did I say enough? Could I have done more? Was I appreciated?
Topics of hatred, suffering and uncontrolled war. A past me would have thrown out solutions. Now … I don’t know.
Next,… continue reading