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Grokking New Life Politics
Many people, especially self identified spiritual types, think that spirituality is pure but politics is dirty. This point of view has it that only retreat into a personal relationship with God has lasting value, that the “world” is dirty and … Continue reading
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May the muddy waters clear to reveal your face
May the muddy waters clear to reveal your face; May the mirror be polished to reflect your grace. The wretched mind always makes the same mistake Of forsaking the real and embracing the fake. The desire of self-image is brick … Continue reading
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The Infantilization of Nature
America has led the way with the infantilization of Nature. This is in lock step with Progress- which is the whore-muse inspiring this nation. Nature is now a perfect abstraction- conjured only in tempestuous weather as an aberrant phenomenon. We … Continue reading
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From Dawn To Dusk The Earth Is Weeping Tears Of Ice
From dawn to dusk the earth is weeping tears of ice For the denial of the Prophet’s suffering for all of us. From dawn to dusk the earth is burning in shame That the now-Christ remains unknown- without name. Now … Continue reading
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“The Medium Is The Message”
“The Medium is the Message” Marshal McLuhan was an early prophet of where modern media has taken us. I should say hijacked us. On some kind of rocket ship. We are hurtling deep into cyber space and have no idea … Continue reading
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Sufism Reoriented’s Charter Is Symbolic
Sufism Reoriented’s Charter Is Symbolic Much if not all of Avatar Meher Baba’s work can be called symbolic. In other … Continue reading
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A Brief Review of Sufism re-Reoriented
A Brief Review of Sufism re-Reoriented Sufism re-Reoriented is the moniker Eruch Jessawala gave to Sufism Reoriented in a letter written to followers of Avatar Meher Baba in 1980. This letter is known as the “Bell of Warning” in reference … Continue reading
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Sufism Reoriented and spiritual fascism
The global political response to climate crisis- the dominant global threat along with nuclear Armageddon, is denial and a retreat into nationalism and fascism, with the US leading the way. This is a stunning example of ironic and tragic American … Continue reading
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We are the resistance!
Baba lovers of northern California are the resistance against the corporate and institutional takeover of Avatar Meher Baba’s manifestation. We will not abide the slimy acquiescence to powerful subversive interests in commanding the narrative of Meher Baba’s wish. Meher Baba … Continue reading
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MBCNC draws a line in the pharaonic sand.
Hurray, Meher Baba Center of Northern California drew a line in the pharaonic sand! At a meeting last night of the board of directors and interested membership, the board passed a motion to address the Avatar Meher Baba Perpetual Public … Continue reading
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