Threshold Society Theme for May 1999 A khalife (representative) went to his Murshid (spiritual master) and said, “Dede, I have so many important decisions to make in life. How should I educate those who have come to me for guidance? How shall I raise my children? Shall I remain in the place where I now live? How shall I conduct my business?” The Murshid looked kindly at his khalife. “My… Read More…

Threshold Society Theme for April 1999 Salaam means soundness, well-being, peace, and security. Every human being is seeking this salaam. How often do we attempt to use force or argument to achieve our own ends? How often do we seek our own ends at the expense of others? How often do we attain peace by means of peace? A question is the key to the treasure of wisdom. Mevlana says:… Read More…

Threshold Society Theme for March 1999 Of all the actions we can choose to do, One of the most generous and beneficial Is to direct light, love, strength, and forgiveness By our own conscious will To people we love and to people who have hurt us. It is our responsibility to awaken and open our hearts, To be a clear channel of Divine Mercy. This month choose at least three… Read More…

Threshold Society Theme for February 1999 Love came, coursed like blood in the veins under my skin. As it emptied me, it filled me with the Friend. Every part of myself became the Friend, And only a name remained of me, which became Him in the end. Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi With every in breath let the silent sound of Hu fill us. With every outbreath let us be emptied Of… Read More…

Threshold Society Theme for January 1999 We who have so much to be grateful for should remember: the end of Ramadan is the foremost time to share our resources. At least four percent of our wealth belongs to those in need. Muhammad, peace and blessings upon him, said: “All Gods creatures are His family; And he is the most beloved of God Who tries to do the most good to… Read More…

Threshold Society Theme for December 1998 We who trust in God, and are truly thankful, should leave behind a smile on the faces of people we meet. The way of God is happiness. Shams of Tabriz said: “The steps of the people of God are subtle and light. They walk like a leaf on the water. Yet on the inside they are like a mountain.” Those who wish to undertake… Read More…

Threshold Society Theme for October 1998 Look at how the porters struggle to carry the load; Such effort is the way of those who can see the truth of things. When you were younger, you put your whole heart and soul into certain quests. For the dervish each day is an education of the heart. Each day the heart becomes more alive and more mature. Paradise is encompassed by things… Read More…

Threshold Society Theme for September 1998 The treasury of timelessness offers this gift. . . this moment, this moment so often veiled by senseless thought. When we live in imaginary time, in the archives of the ego, we are deaf and blind to the divine signs that are revealed in each moment, on the farthest horizons and within ourselves. When we live in numbed thought and replayed emotion Life is… Read More…

Threshold Society Theme for August 1998 Work purifies the soul, that is, when it is an expression of humbleness, gratitude, and love. Work purifies the soul, when it is free of any resentment, when it is an expression of being fully in the moment. It is a fact of our human condition that we each have work to do in this world. Most of this work is unseen, unglamorous, perhaps… Read More…

Threshold Society Theme for June 1998 These two words occur in proximity to each other in the Holy Quran. It is possible to silently breathe inYa Quddus, and breathe out Ya Salaam. Each human being can receive the support of this Holiness and radiate this Peace. In doing this consciously we can develop our connection to Divine Being.The connection to the Purity of Al Quddus can result in the Presence… Read More…