O  man you must think.We came from God,from the world of the soul.When we came here we did not bring anything with us other than God; and when we go back we can take only with us only God. We came here to know  God and his history. All else must be left behind, and you must be ready to leave on the ship the moment it arrives. Do not pack the burdens of desire and sin to take with you. Be ready to take only what you brought with you.

       The journey of those who dally here, trusting the world and packing worldly things,will take them to hell. Whereas one who is ready to go at any time, taking with him only God who is the weightless treasure which he brought with him to this world, will go to heaven. He is a wise man.

      M.R.Bawa Muhaiyaddeen

If you observe one of God’s qualities you must take that quality into yourself. For example, you must take the quality of love into yourself and put it into practice.That way you will demonstrate it to others. In other words you are offering it to the hearts of others. If you do it that way, you are putting love into action and within that action you will see God.But if you do not take that quality into yourself,if you do not put it into practice,then it is like writing on water with your finger.You write, but when you turn around and look again, the writing is gone.

     M.R.Bawa Muhaiyaddeen

Q, As thoughts arise,how can we transform them into thoughts of God?

Bawa – If you don’t keep your hands on the steering wheelwhen you are driving,the car will go its own way. Will you just let it go? Will you follow the direction the car goes? No, you will turn the steering wheel until the four wheels are straightened out,and then the car will run straight. After that you will continue on your way,driving very cautiously.

    Like that,when your mind goes astray,you have to straighten it out. When your thoughts drag you off in some direction,you have to use your wisdom to turn them around. Once you turn your thoughts you will not have any accidents.The mechanic has installed the power steering correctly, but it is up to you to steer yourself in the right direction.You might find slopes on one side,stones on another side,and even jungle along the way.There might be many sharp curves in the road. But if you hold on to the steering wheel of wisdom, you can avoid accidents.Your eyes,your thoughts,your concentration,your mind – everything must be right.Then you can drive your vehicle. 

      M.R.Bawa Muhaiyaddeen

Some people don’t 

like winter.

They say it’s 

cold and barren.

There is nothing green

to lure the eyes.

But I like it;

It drives me inside.

It becomes the canvas

for my spiritual paint.

And I am strengthened 

and uplifted by the 

images I find.

                                        On vacation till Jan. 1, 2009    peace  -  Locke