In Honor of Shabistari

We cannot storm the spiritual heights Through the might of logic; God’s gift Of faith is needed to lift us beyond the prison of space and Time … this is the essence of Grace. Drink the...

 videoSovereignty in Crisis

Storm clouds have gathered on the horizon, The way of power eclipses the sun; Darkness has spread across the heartland Chasing down every able bodied man. You don’t have to do this he said ... a thought That seeped deeply into me...

The Faith of Atheism

Some people believe that the debate between spiritual traditions and atheism is an exploration into the differences between faith and reason. I believe such an understanding is problematic. At the heart of...

 videoExploring Human Potential

 videoRemembering Our Source

Qualities of a Teacher

There may be many individuals within education who have the qualities that are to be described in what follows. However, I tend to doubt this is so, for, if such were true, then education - public, private,...

Signs of Undue Influence

Techniques of Undue Influence The following points outline some of the techniques that are used by those who seek to control or exploit individuals through methods of undue influence and, in the process,...

Remembering Hafiz

If a person is seeking rewards, stay away From the path of lovers, since such thoughts spoil the play. Love must not be contaminated by desire And all intentions will be tested in life’s...

The Rules of Leadership

The first axiom of leadership is to resign. The rest of the axioms appearing below are contingent on someone choosing -- for whatever reason -- not to follow the first axiom.              ...

Wisdom from the Sufi Saints

by Anab Whitehouse The Qur’an described Muhammad as just a man; While this is true, this is like saying glass is sand. The latter is lowly … opaque and needs to be Subjected to fire so as to...