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2016-03-21T22:40:41-05:00

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Hello Rumi Tuesday! “No such thing as goodbye…”

Last updated on: March 21, 2016 at 10:40 pm By Mastura Debra Graugnard

“Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes, because for those who love with heart and soul, there is no such thing as separation.” ~ Jalal ad-din Rumi -Translated by Coleman Barks. Continuous Love (al-wudd) Our guide of the Shadhiliyya Sufi Order, Shaykh Muhammad al-Jamal, wrote in his book, The Path to Allah, Most High: “The lover of Allah does not fear separation from Him because how is He, Allah,... Read more

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2016-03-15T09:35:23-05:00

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Hello Rumi Tuesday! “Beauty…”

Last updated on: March 15, 2016 at 9:35 am By Mastura Debra Graugnard

“Beauty surrounds us, but usually we need to be walking in a garden to know it.” ~ Jalal ad-din Rumi -Translated by Coleman Barks. Every heart contains many gardens. Our guide of the Shadhiliyya Sufi Order, Shaykh Muhammad al-Jamal, wrote in his book, Music of the Soul: “What are you searching for? Search for your heart, the heart of your soul. All the secrets are in the heart of your soul. Everything... Read more

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2016-03-08T07:10:01-05:00

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Hello Rumi Tuesday! A dream…

Last updated on: March 8, 2016 at 7:10 am By Mastura Debra Graugnard

“This place is a dream. Only a sleeper considers it real. Then death comes like dawn, and you wake up laughing at what you thought was your grief.” ~ Jalal ad-din Rumi -Translated by Coleman Barks. I want to share a few paragraphs from the book, Music of the Soul, by Shaykh Muhammad al-Jamal ar-Rafa’i ash-Shadhuli, who is the guide for the Shadhuliyya Sudi order and the guide for The University of Spiritual... Read more

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2016-03-08T07:16:19-05:00

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Hello Rumi Tuesday! “Let’s dance!”

Last updated on: March 8, 2016 at 7:16 am By Mastura Debra Graugnard

Hello Rumi Tuesday! "Dancing is not just getting up painlessly, like a leaf blown on the wind; dancing is when you tear your heart out and rise out of your body to hang suspended between the worlds." -Jalal ad-din Rumi Read more

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2016-02-29T23:37:42-05:00

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In a Time of Chaotic Politics, Where Is God?

Last updated on: February 29, 2016 at 11:37 pm By Mastura Debra Graugnard

In the chaos of the 2016 political primaries, how can we stay true to our hearts and keep faith? Where can we see the face of God? Can we find it in the face of our politicians who all claim to hold high morals and values? Read more

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2016-03-08T07:17:28-05:00

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Hello Rumi Tuesday! “Come, come, whoever you are…”

Last updated on: March 8, 2016 at 7:17 am By Mastura Debra Graugnard

Rumi wrote of the Love of God. As long as we are here on this planet in human bodies, we will make what we humans call mistakes. They are a necessary part of the plan. Our challenge is to use the mistakes as opportunities to know and love God, and never let the mistakes keep us from that love. Read more

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2016-03-08T07:18:45-05:00

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Hello Rumi Tuesday! “One Song”

Last updated on: March 8, 2016 at 7:18 am By Mastura Debra Graugnard

ONE SONG Every war and every conflict between human beings has happened because of some disagreement about names. It is such an unnecessary foolishness, because just beyond the arguing there is a long table of companionship set and waiting for us to sit down. What is praised is one, so the praise is one too, many jugs being poured into a huge basin. All religions, all this singing, one song. The differences are just illusion and vanity. Sunlight... Read more

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2016-02-14T05:21:58-05:00

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Is your heart speaking to your Valentine without your knowing?

Last updated on: February 14, 2016 at 5:21 am By Mastura Debra Graugnard

Is your heart speaking to your Valentine without your knowing? You'd better find out what it has to say... Read more

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2016-02-11T12:12:37-05:00

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Healing Your Relationship with Food, Your Body & God

Last updated on: February 11, 2016 at 12:12 pm By Mastura Debra Graugnard

Do you have a love-hate relationship with food? or your body? Why is getting to the ideal weight and fitness levels so hard? If food is just a means of sustenance and fuel for the physical body, what happens? Find out why and learn 5 keys to healing your relationship with food, your body and God. Read more

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2015-12-09T22:32:28-05:00

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What San Bernardino Teaches Us about Gratitude and Trust

Last updated on: December 9, 2015 at 10:32 pm By Mastura Debra Graugnard

Another post from my friend and colleague, Maryam Reimer. I am writing this the day after the craziness in San Bernardino and 3+ weeks since my beloved spiritual guide, Sidi as we called him, passed on to the next world. There are lots of emotions that could be overwhelming me on a day like this–fear, grief, anger, frustration maybe even a little hatred, terror, and rage for good measure. Yes, not much different than a lot of other people in... Read more

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