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Tuning our inner being

Shawn — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:38:25 +0000

“…just as a violinist, cellist, or harpsichordist will tune to a certain pitch before playing, meditation is a matter of calibrating one’s emotional and mental vibrations. Just like tuning the strings of a violin to a note struck on the piano, concentration on an “ideal being” has the effect of harmonizing that within us which has fallen out of tune with the Divine perspective. While our own spiritual dimension may be latent within us, that of certain great souls is vibrantly awakened.” – Pir Vilayat

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Heart fluffing

Shawn — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:21:03 +0000

Parts of the last year have been a little hard to take, haven’t they?

Our whole country, perhaps the world, is experiencing change: shifts, large and small – with likely more to follow – leave us feeling a little unbalanced. And most of us, feeling a little unsteady, try to brace ourselves, to hold on to something, rather than fall. I think that natural instinct causes us to tighten and constrict.

Are you feeling pretty tight and anxious? A bit like you’ve been on a too-long car ride? Doesn’t it feel like a good time to stretch and get out of your cramped position? Go ahead, stretch a little bit now. Stand up and take a deep breath. Stretch your neck or back or shoulders. Give your body a little more room to breathe. Feel better?

Now, take a minute and feel your heart…how is it doing?

I think there are a lot of hearts that are feeling in need of a nice massage and a little more room to breathe. Yesterday, I had a brief vision of reaching out and being able to “fluff up “ weary, hurting, and constricted hearts. It was such a delicious experience! So, I want to fluff up more hearts, create more room to grow. Let’s make it a game! Anyone want to play with me?

Who do you know who could use a little breathing space for their hearts? Start with yourself, of course, but consider a few people you care for and see if you can help make some space for them. Imagine taking sheets from the dryer (or clothes line) and shaking them out, loosening the material – and that’s what we’re doing with our loved ones…just helping them loosen the crinkles that have begun pinching our hearts.

Stirred after fluffing It’s so great to be in a place where you...
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Beautiful Hands

Shawn — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:11:39 +0000

This beautiful poem by Hafez, reminds me of how loving God is. That often He will so gently come in and help relieve us of our burdens. Too bad we cling to so many of them, even when we know they’re not good for us. And then there those that we (I) can’t even see that I have ANY attachment whatsoever…PLEASE, I don’t want that. How can You say I’m holding on to it (or some aspect of it)? That can’t be. Surely not!

Beautiful Hands

This is the kind of Friend
You are—
Without making me realize
My soul’s anguished history,
You slip into my house
And while I an sleeping,
You silently carry off
All my suffering and sordid past
In Your beautiful Hands.

- Hafez
The Subject Tonight is Love (translated by Daniel Ladinsky)

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