I'm not a violent person. How can I be responsible for acts of physical violence in the world? Gandhi taught that we all commit passive acts of violence every day. He taught that passive acts of violence provide the fuel that ignites and sustains the fires of physical violence around the world. Learn how you can reduce passive violence and be an agent for peace in the world. Read more
Racism and discrimination are practiced within the US and around the world. White people have been benefiting from racist systems in local, state, and federal systems for hundreds of years. As a result, white people often don’t even notice when they are participating in and profiting from systemic racism. Tonight’s Live-Stream discussion is the kick-off for the FREE month-long program to heal the subtle and sometimes not-so-subtle acts and thoughts of racism. You are invited to join us for a journey of exploration and transformation. Read more
When you see a child filled with judgment of someone who appears different, where does that judgment come from? Aside from influence of parents, media or personal experience, is there a purpose? Is there a higher perspective? Read more, and join us for exploration and healing... Read more
OBSERVE the wonders as they occur around you. Don’t CLAIM them. FEEL the artistry MOVING through, and BE silent. ~ Jalal ad-din Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks. Can you detach yourself from the world and witness its occurrences as you would watch and marvel at the work of a great artist? Read more
Hello Rumi Tuesday! EVERYTHING has to do with LOVING and not LOVING. This night will pass. Then we have work to do. ~ Jalal ad-din Rumi, Translated by Coleman Barks. In the Reality, there is no question of loving or not loving. There is only love. In the material world of duality, love is the inner compass. Every experience, every perception... Read more
As humans created by God, we are all one family, brothers and sisters. How do we make this real in our everyday lives? How do we learn to accept and love those who trigger us, those who are different? Join us for this live teleclass to discuss the reality and challenges of pluralism in today's world. Read more
To change, a person must face the dragon of his appetites with another dragon, the life-energy of the soul. ~ Jalal ad-din Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks. Do you ever feel trapped by the reign of your habits, expectations and desires? Help is closer than you may think... Read more
With so many troubling events occurring in the world, it’s hard to write about the pure love at the heart of Sufism. However, this is the time when we need more than anything to connect with love – with a divine All-Knowing, All-Encompassing, Unconditional Love. Try these 3 simple steps to bring more love into your heart and the world... Read more
Hello Rumi Tuesday! You must have shadow and light source both. Listen, and lay your head under the tree of awe. Jalal ad-din Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks. Read more
Each of us by nature of being human commits passive acts of violence every day. Arun Gandhi tells the story of when he was 13 years old living with his grandfather. He received a powerful teaching about passive acts of violence and active acts of violence. Learn how you can do your part to help eradicate violence in our world. Read more
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