Celebration

Let’s dance as one
in the Castle of our King
Celebrating His presence
Living as His Love
Joining hands
Basking in Union
There is no we
In this Palace of Truth
No walls, no divides
Universes whirl within us
In harmony, beauty, peace
Experience unlimited wonders
As Life sings in holy perfection
No stain of darkness
Can mar the purity
Of our vision
Onward and upward we twirl
The arms of our Beloved
Pull us gently to His Heart
Illuminating One Body
One exquisite Be-ing
Serene in movement
Lovely drops of His ocean
Waves swilling in His sea
Knowing glorious expansion
Sparkling within silence
Restful, graceful unfolding
Delights in endless fulfillment

By, Saleema

Forbearance

Oh Sufi,
There are signs to show the way.

Emperor Penguins endure
icy gales, night-like days,
nestling an egg on
their belly and feet.
Starving, exhausted,
they guard their charge.

Oh Sufi,
is your heart as strong?

Can you hold precious
innocence, amidst
worldly squalls that
try to steal your joy?
Is your forbearance equal
to the Emperor Penguins’?

Oh Sufi,
find the northern lights.

They peek into your heart
cutting through ravenous
darkness and sunless days.
Al Noor melts the tundras
that obscure the Presence
of your innate tranquility.

By, Saleema

NOTICING

Rain drops rush

down my window.

Each one sparkles

clear perfection.

Circular shapes

move before me

turning, sliding,

swirling into streaks

that caress the glass.

Rainy day pageants

brighten my heart.

By, Saleema E. Giltinan

Detours

It’s not easy to rise

covered in the mud of failure

and take another step.

It’s not easy to dwell

in sorrow

when a dream disappears.

Determination and surrender

form the bridge

that leads from despair

to hope and peace.

Step by step we climb,

until our destiny unfolds.

by, Saleema E. Giltinan

Horse Rights?

It’s Business

Clipity clop, clip pity clop.

Equus, majestic beauty,

you pull carriages

for oblivious tourists

who enjoy a ride

that allows you to be

enslaved, used by those

who ignore empty eyes

and steal your freedom.

Enthralled by profit,

coveting ease, earth’s

guardians become tormentors.

Saleema E. Giltinan Copyright@2011-4-4

What is a Human Being?

Inspiring thoughts from Jacob Needleman.

Prof. Dr. Jacob Needleman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWUsV5KaKzI&feature=related

A Calm Mind

Unbound

Earth doesn’t have to be a
scary place
where “what if’s” snare joy
and gnaw at peace.
The world can be a
gentle space
where beauty thrives and
Love’s Presence silences
all that threatens her
supremacy.

Saleema
Copyright@2010-09-22

This is well worth watching, it's not short, but it's so beautiful!

Just scroll down, click on the video, then just sit back, relax and enjoy! :-)

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/cuba-the-accidental-eden/video-full-episode/5834/

Rubaiyat, by M.A. Kashoo

Here is an excerpt from one of Amin's poems:


"Delve the depths within,
suffuse in unlimited radiance.
I plunged into the ocean of love
and found Him there in every drop."

From a Rubaiyat, by M.A. Kashoo

Today's Inspiration

The tenderness of one who consciously lives in the attribute of Mildness reflects the exquisite presence of God’s gentle care. Those who dwell in Mildness are infinitely calm, tolerant and powerful.

Lovely to ponder

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5H_6uK7fcQ

Another good one from, The Fellowship of Reconciliation

How to Be an EVERYDAY Philanthropist

Posted: 19 May 2010 01:13 PM PDT

http://forpeace.mayfirst.org/resources/linda-kelly/how-be-everyday-philanthropist

A Poem

Moons Of Self

Has the gap between us
become a chasm?
Our arms less rigid
more elastic
attempt to reach across
the expanse
that tries to separate
and alienate.

The dream of opinions
and differences
Dissipates, as Moons
borrow pure
Light from the
Sun of Oneness.


By, Saleema E. Giltinan
copyright@2010

NOW IS THE TIME!

http://forpeace.mayfirst.org/content/interfaith-leaders-to-pray-and-rally-for-nuclear-abolition-at-u.n.?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+forpeace+%28FORpeace+-+the+blog+of+the+Fellowship+of+Reconciliation%29


http://forpeace.mayfirst.org/content/why-not-now?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+forpeace+%28FORpeace+-+the+blog+of+the+Fellowship+of+Reconciliation%29

PEACE

http://forpeace.mayfirst.org/resources/for/to-the-interfaith-community-and-faith-leaders-of-the-new-york-metropolitan-area

Food For Thought

"To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness... And if we do act, in however small a way, we don't have to wait for some grand Utopian future... the future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live now as we think human beings should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us, is itself a marvelous victory." - Howard Zinn

http://forpeace.mayfirst.org/content/violence-nonviolence-and-responsibility

Be Srue To Enjoy SPRING ... here's some inspiration to get you started

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pezVJ-_PzeQ&feature=player_embedded




photo from youtube
URL posted above

These Look Interesting:

From: Fellowship of Reconciliation.
Walks for Peace - The Journey to end Nuclear Weapons 2010

Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 10:59pm

As plans are underway for an international conference in New York City on Nuclear disarmament, peace walks are planned (and in many cases are underway). Various Buddhist communities have organized walks and invited others to join them either in the walk or by providing hospitality. Walkers include Buddhist monks and nuns. All are welcome. One sponsoring community writes: "Please join us by walking for an hour, a day, or for the entirety. You can support us by organizing a community potluck, a sharing circle, a visit to your mayor, a place for our walkers to sleep, or coverage by the local media. Also please keep this walk in your thought and prayer."

http://forpeace.mayfirst.org/blogs/bill-winston/walks-peace-journey-end-nuclear-weapons-2010

Information on four walks has been shared with the Fellowship of Reconciliation. All four walks culminate in New York City for the Rally and March on Sunday, May 2^nd. The May 2nd Rally is an international call for an end to nuclear weapons in the US and around the world.

Walks will pass through Connecticut, Kentucky, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York State, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Vermont.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Farm the Land,Grow the Spirit:
A Multifaith Peace Internship
Ages 18 to 28
July 6-31, 2010

Live in an intentional multifaith residential community, study nonviolence and faith-based community organizing, plant and tend CLT* gardens, enjoy hiking, kayaking, drumming, ropes course, big puppet making and good food. Interns will co-create their time together with elders from each tradition and will support CLT’s* Multifaith Family Peace Camp at Stony Point Center, July 25-31.
If you are interested, please contact MPF Director Rabia Terri Harris: rabia@MPFweb.org or Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb at lgottlieb@stonypointcenter.org.

Interns will receive a $300 stipend and room and board. They are responsible for their own travel to and from Stony Point Center.

*Sponsored by the Community of Living Traditions: an intentional multifaith residential community at Stony Point Center dedicated to the study and practice of nonviolence.

Stony Point Retreat and Conference Center
17 Crickettown Road, Stony Point, NY 10980
Phone: (845) 786-5674 Fax: (845) 786-5919
www.stonypointcenter.org






http://mpf21.wordpress.com/

This Week's Thought

This is a sweet one that will make you smile!

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/nov/18/good-catch-toddler-helps-in-delivery-of-baby/

This Week's Thought

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbEcAjG0E40

Michael W. Smith - Come Together Now - Official Video (Music City Unites for Haiti) In HD 1080 From Michael W. Smith & Christian & Country music to raise money for Haiti