Global warming isn’t coming. It is here. If you have paid attention to any of the news recently you know, and it is going to get a good deal worse until we do something about it. This issue is just too important to continue to ignore.
Global Warming
The Tale of the Sands
As with all Sufi teachings, this allegorical story is made to illustrate some aspect of our journey towards Oneness. It speaks to the trials and struggles we all face.
About The Parliament of the Birds
In the 12th century, Persian culture had reached a pinnacle of understanding that is as yet unmatched in human history. Although birthed in a Muslim environment, Sufism is not attached to any religion. It can best be thought of as a metaphysical philosophy rather than as a religion.
The Parliament of The Birds
by Farid ud-Din Attar (1177)trans. by Edward FitzGerald (1889) Once on a time from all the Circles seven1 Between the stedfast Earth and rolling HeavenTHE BIRDS, of all Note, Plumage, and Degree,That float in Air, and roost upon the Tree;And they that from the Waters snatch their Meat,And they that scour the Desert with long Feet;Birds of allRead more
GIVING LOVE
Being able to love freely and openly is a great concept, but unfortunately it’s not something we experience very often. And although people do try, the love we mostly see is a pretty watered down version of the real thing. We want to love unconditionally, but we just seem unable to do it. Yet our capacity to love is incredible, so what gets in the way?