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The sacred act of Being Present is achieved by complete surrender to This Moment. As soon as you imagine you \\u2018want\\u2019 something you have disengaged from the presence of the Divine.

When you think of \\u2018I\\u2019 or \\u2018me\\u2019 you cast a shadow against the Light.\\xa0 Blessings are pouring down from Allah. Why put up the umbrella of \\u2018me\\u2019? Why get in the way of these blessings?

I like Sufism because it has worked out over millenias the most appropriate tools that we need to become Human Beings. That is why service to others is so important. What\\u2019s a good way of not always thinking of yourself? Consider others before yourself. It assists in keeping \\u2018you\\u2019 out of the way. Part of the practice in preparing to be connected is to not let the \\u2018i\\u2019 take over. In Sufism we call this Adab. It is a useful and practical way to work on getting oneself out of the way. So we ask, \\u201cWhat does this other person need, want, how do they see the world?\\u201d

Speaking of worlds, one perspective you may find interesting to invoke is to first imagine that you are the ambassador of your world. Now on your specific inner planet there are certainly many nations, many relationships, a plentitude of responsibilities and duties, languages, cultures, goals, careers, worries, crises, governments and exchequers. It is a lot of work being emperor of such diverse global politics!\\xa0

Now, the thing is, everyone also has their own empire they are trying to manage. It is easy to get buried in the enormous pressures from within. But your job, should you choose to accept it, is to provide comfort and safety for others. In turn, Allah will provide for you. You will find your heart will become enriched and fulfilled doing this.

The way I look at it is that I want peace in this world. Since I do not have the broad reach across this outer planet, I have the oppotunity to initiate or spread peace with each person I meet. Of course that means I have to have true inner peace myself to be able to express it outwardly, and that is part of the reason of this practice. So each person you meet is ambassador of their world, as you are the representative of your world. We all deserve the respect and diplomacy you would like for your world.

Perhaps it may help to think of it like this: you are riding a bicycle. You are good at it. Getting up to speed on it, taking corners close to the ground, even going long distances. But the Divine travels at the speed of Love. How are you going to synchronise your speed with Allah? You might as well be riding a tricycle. You need to find another kind of vehicle if you want to connect with the Universe. Maybe one of light and gratitude.

Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners,

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