Kabir Helminski, Author at The Threshold Society

We Are Integral to this Truth

The key points on the project of spiritual development describe a dynamic, very complete process that takes in every aspect of life. Times and human conditions continue to change. Today we live in a world where more choices and possibilities are presented to human beings than ever before. This requires us to find some realistic and appropriate form of spirituality so we can go deep and be liberated from that from which we need to be liberated.

The first steps in this process may be intellectual. However, we must never forget that Reality or Truth is beyond anything we can say or formulate, and yet as human beings we can realize ourselves more completely if our ideas are in harmony with our possibilities. It may not be possible or necessary to say what Absolute Truth is, but truth for the human being is something like this: We are integral to the Truth not separate. Not a mere part, but integral. And we can experientially realize this.

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Community Call (Jul 31, 2011)

Audio recording of the community conference call held on Jul 31, 2011.

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The Invisible Rain of Ramadan

Ramadan has so many dimensions: purification, sacrifice, community, the still and subtle emptiness of the heart. It reorients us in so many ways. Ramadan is less something that we do—instead it is a force field we enter and are transformed by. But it does take intention and effort on our part. If we can, we participate in the fast. Perhaps we also find other intentions, new aspects of awareness that become part of this sacred time. I’d like to share something I’ve learned.

You Are Joy

The Poetry of Rumi read by Kabir & Camille with great Sufi musicians from California, Iran, and Turkey. CD $15 Call 831-685-3995 or order online

How Experience Imbues our Essence

Every human soul is in the process of acquiring experience. Does it matter that we acquire experience? Does it serve any purpose? Yes, the Divine has sent souls into the world in order to share in its ecstasy and love. If we go through life relatively unconscious, numb, unappreciative, ungrateful, and absorbed with our petty desires, we are forfeiting our chance to share in God’s ecstasy and love.

12 Essential Practices of Mevlevi Spirituality for 2003-6

January: Continually renew the intention to make the Divine Truth the center of your life February: Trust enough to accept every life situation as a teaching March: As much as possible, think and communicate the positive April: Make worship the rhythm and tone of your life May: Practice awareness of the heart by noticing the [...]