Posted in Basic Ideology on Dec 11th, 2009
The way of the Sufi is to embrace the joy of the essence of God in everything, and every aspect of everything. The best times and the worst times. Rumi expresses this supreme joy: I am a lover of both His benevolence and severity! Amazing it is that I’m in love with these opposites! Jack [...]
Read Full Post »
Posted in Basic Ideology on Jul 28th, 2009
The tracks always come back. Rumi. Shams. Wine and Dance and God. Was there ever really anything else? Since I first discovered Sufism as an adolescent, the dervish spin never left me. The idea that one can get so close, become so consumed in the flame, and love every moment of it. I lost that [...]
Read Full Post »
Posted in poetry on Jun 1st, 2008
For the first time on Loki Listens, I’m going to publish a poem I am actually sort of proud of. Hopefully someone will enjoy it as much as I do. — Drink in the night. Can you feel this flavor? The wine is deep red. The love is crystal clear. Drink with me. This cup [...]
Read Full Post »
Posted in Developmental Theology on Feb 26th, 2008
“Whoever’s calm and sensible is insane.” -Rumi Loki I Listen. Associated Content Blogged with Flock Tags: ideology, religion, sufi, sufism, rumi, poetry, sanity, philosophy, theology Share and Enjoy:
Read Full Post »