Virtuous Wisdom ... the Pupil of the Eye

Now that the Pupil of the Eye has moved...

2006-05-25T21:00:00.000-07:00

What should I do with this blog now that the Pupil of the Eye has moved?

How bout having a blog about nothing?
A blog about sex?
A blog about celibacy?
A blog about cows?
A blog about free association?
A blog about near death experiences?

Speaking of which. I had one today. There was a storm near my home and I managed to drive right into it. It was only by the grace of His Holiness that the tree fell directly in front of my car and not on top of my car.

I'm still a little shakey just thinking about it. I remember it now as if it was a dream and yet it wasn't. The water and dead leaves still in my car left tale tail signs. It was real.

It has put me in a reflective mood. I feel its time to examine my life. Get rid of what needs to be shed. Take on what needs to be taken on. You know the drill. We are not promised one more day. Not one more night.

I remember how scared I was as I called out repeatedly the only phrase I knew to call out, "Ya Baha ul Abha". What does that mean? Ask the Father the next time you speak to him. He will tell you no matter in which language you use to query Her.

So... Enough with all the bull. Enough with all the lies. Enough with all the nonsense--the all consuming pretense.

Get to doing what it is you have been placed on this earth to do.

Don't wait. Git ta steppin jena.

hey,
saw this in the paper (oh I mean on the internet) today.

EFA (Employee of Future Agent) is a part-time position offering full-time hours with State Farm Insurance Companies. The candidate will be expected to complete required training and licensing within 90 days. Upon completion, they will be considered for permanent employment with a State Farm Agent.

Can you tell me why a part time position is offering full time hours? Isn't it time companies stopped messin over the little man. Doesn't that make you mad? Dag gone it. Just give the employee the benefits or hire yourself a virtual assistant.

Too much wrong with the world...

And why am I so angry tonight? Maybe it WAS a near death experience without the white lights.

Maybe "injustice anywhere is an afront to justice everywhere."

Martin, Martin can you and Coretta come and help us with this? This stuff is getting outta hand.
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Your comments are welcomed!

Share your "VW" at the New Pupil of the Eye blog...

2006-04-14T21:17:00.000-07:00

Virtuous Wisdom (VW) ... Sharing Your Successes in Acquiring Virtues

Hi Friends,

This Pupil of the Eye blog is in transition.

Visit the new one at:

http://pupiloftheeye.net/one/

Every week you will have the opportunity to share your VW (i.e. "Virtuous Wisdom") on the selected virtue of the week, and those that have been posted in past weeks.

The goal is to present a vehicle for others who may be struggling with perfecting those same virtues and thereby helping them reach their target a whole lot sooner.

So what can you tell me about Graditude?

What can you tell me about Detachment?

Visit the new site now and learn how you can contribute and start sharing your insights and wisdom.

Your comments are welcomed!

Eight Healing Racism Workshops beginning 15 April to be Hosted in Raleigh and Durham

2006-04-11T02:13:00.000-07:00

If you live in the Raleigh-Durham area, you will want to make plans to attend these upcoming events:

Racism Healing Workshop: Changing Racism to Oneness
8 bimonthly workshop sessions beginning in Raleigh on April 15 and in Durham on April 22

Get the details here: http://www.raceunitynow.org/Oneness_blog.html

Print out a flyer which can be distributed to others here:

http://www.raceunitynow.org/uploads/WORKSHOP_RacismHealing.pdf

Events will be held at the Baha'i Centers in Raleigh and Durham, respectively, and I believe the plan is to alternate between the sites.

Your comments are welcomed!

How can we be happy always?

2006-04-07T16:06:00.000-07:00

As I took my walk today to catch the sun before it left the sky, I pondered this question:

If we are commanded to "Be Happy Always", how is it possible?

If you have some insights as to how to achieve this feat, post a comment here.

I'd love to know.

Happy New Year to Baha'is Worldwide...

2006-03-21T00:16:00.000-08:00

Happy Naw-Rúz

… This sacred day, when the sun illumines equally the whole earth, is called the eqinox, and the equinox is the symbol of the Manifestation of God. The Sun of Truth rises on the horizon of Divine Mercy and sends forth its rays. This day is consecrated to commemorate it…

‘Abdu’l-Baha, 21 March 1913

Wishing You A Joyous New Year!

Your comments are welcomed!
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P.S. I received this beautiful graphic--a beautiful pink rose with the Greatest Name symbol encased in the middle-- some time ago, but I don't know who the artist is, so if it belongs to you, let me know.

"The Origins of the Baha’i Faith in Black America...24-26 March at Green Acre"

2006-03-14T23:33:00.000-08:00

When the fasting is done and you are spiritually refreshed, here's an event you might like to attend.
March 24, 2006 - March 26, 2006
The Origins of the Baha’i Faith in Black
America
Jerome ’Jay’ Green
More Details
here... at Greenacre Bahai School Website
Stroll down on the page if you wanna know what Tod Ewing and Barry Magnus will be up to 9-11 June?
Details also posted at: http://PupiloftheEye.Net/News-and-Events.html
Check out this page too: Selected profiles of African American Baha'is
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"And now I give you a commandment which shall be for a covenant between you and Me -- that ye have faith; that your faith be steadfast as a rock that no storms can move, that nothing can disturb, and that it endure through all things even to the end; even should ye hear that your Lord has been crucified, be not shaken in your faith, for I am with you always, whether living or dead, I am with you to the end. As ye have faith so shall your powers and blessings be. This is the balance -- this is the balance -- this is the balance."
Attributed to 'Abdu'l-Baha

You Can Not Own What You Did Not Create...Poem

2006-03-10T14:17:00.000-08:00

Ok--well here it is...my first poem written during the Fast. I've posted it at my new Pupil of the Eye site here.

If you are a Pupil who writes poetry or reflections or short stories, I would love to check 'em out for possible posting at the site.

I also found these lyrics for a Pupil of the Eye song by Phil Morrison. You can check it out here.

"Know ye that by "the world" is meant your unawareness of Him Who is your Maker, and your absorption in aught else but Him. The "life to come," on the other hand, signifieth the things that give you a safe approach to God, the All-Glorious, the Incomparable. Whatsoever deterreth you, in this Day, from loving God is nothing but the world. Flee it, that ye may be numbered with the blest. Should a man wish to adorn himself with the ornaments of the earth, to wear its apparels, or partake of the benefits it can bestow, no harm can befall him, if he alloweth nothing whatever to intervene between him and God, for God hath ordained every good thing, whether created in the heavens or in the earth, for such of His servants as truly believe in Him. Eat ye, O people, of the good things which God hath allowed you, and deprive not yourselves from His wondrous bounties. Render thanks and praise unto Him, and be of them that are
truly thankful."

( Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 276)

O My Handmaiden...

2006-03-09T18:10:00.000-08:00

The Purpose of the one true God, exalted be His glory, in revealing Himself unto men is to lay bare those gems that lie hidden within the mine of their true and inmost selves. That the divers communions of the earth, and the manifold systems of religious belief, should never be allowed to foster the feelings of animosity among men, is, in this Day, of the essence of the Faith of God and His Religion. These principles and laws, these firmly-established and mighty systems, have proceeded from one Source, and are the rays of one Light. That they differ one from another is to be attributed to the varying requirements of the ages in which they were promulgated.

Gird up the loins of your endeavor, O people of Baha, that haply the tumult of religious dissension and strife that agitateth the peoples of the earth may be stilled, that every trace of it may be completely obliterated. For the love of God, and them that serve Him, arise to aid this most sublime and momentous Revelation. Religious fanaticism and hatred are a world-devouring fire, whose violence none can quench. The Hand of Divine power can, alone, deliver mankind from this desolating affliction....

The utterance of God is a lamp, whose light is these words: Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with another with the utmost love and harmony, with friendliness and fellowship. He Who is the Day Star of Truth beareth Me witness! So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth. The one true God, He Who knoweth all things, Himself testifieth to the truth of these words.

Exert yourselves that ye may attain this transcendent and most sublime station, the station that can ensure the protection and security of all mankind. This goal excelleth every other goal, and this aspiration is the monarch of all aspirations. So long, however, as the thick clouds of oppression, which obscure the day star of justice, remain undispelled, it would be difficult for the glory of this station to be unveiled to men's eyes....

Consort with all men, O people of Baha, in a spirit of friendliness and fellowship. If ye be aware of a certain truth, if ye possess a jewel, of which others are deprived, share it with them in a language of utmost kindliness and good-will. If it be accepted, if it fulfil its purpose, your object is attained. If any one should refuse it, leave him unto himself, and beseech God to guide him. Beware lest ye deal unkindly with him. A kindly tongue is the lodestone of the hearts of men. It is the bread of the spirit, it clotheth the words with meaning, it is the fountain of the light of wisdom and understanding....

(Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 288)