We see the world the way we see ourselves. If we are down or depressed it is because we are focusing on negative emotions and qualities inside – these literally spawn a host of thoughts that take form in our minds and torture us. If we use our wisdom and change our focus to the positive and the gracious qualities- such as patience,tolerance,forgiveness, compassion and under standing -and begin to practice them – the change begins. If we persist we gradually become those qualities and this brings us directly to a place of peace.

Separate that from you which separates you from others and you will find unity which is peace and the completeness of your life. This is the path –  It’s hard work,though.

The wise man says,”There is no purpose in fighting a jihad- a holy war-against those in the world outside you, who do not accept God. Within you there are creations that do not accept God. If you can wage jihad on them, eliminate them, and strengthen your absolute faith,certitude and determination in God alone, you will attain the excellence and peace of a true believer and will have found the true value and meaning of your existence.

    M.R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen

They speak of Jihad;

  these people.

 Kill the enemy,

  they say.

  You can kill insects 

  by the thousands

  Yet they keep

  coming back.

  It only takes one

   to start it  all over.

  Our enemy lies in caves

  we say.

  in the dark.

  But even if we destroy 

  the caves

  There is still darkness

 in the world.

 The darkness is 

  our ignorance.

  This is the true

 enemy.

  It lies within

  each of us.

 It cannot be killed

  by battle

 only by wisdom.