Positive Energy Guide

Indifference and independence are the two wings which enable the soul to fly. ~Inayat Khan Indifference! My most intimate friend, I am sorry I have always to act against thee as thy opponent. ~Inayat Khan Emptiness has a special kind of power that supports right use of other forms of power. Emptiness helps to develop sensitivity […]

“The only way to live in the midst of inharmonious influences is to strengthen the will power and endure all things, yet keeping fineness of character and nobility of manner together with an ever-living heart full of love.”  ~ Inayat Khan “There are several ways to reach and hold this stage. One is through Darood–to […]

“The first step toward forgiveness is to forget.” ~ Inayat Khan “That is to say, remove all remembrance of the act from the mind. The one who has done wrong does this best by a complete change of attitude, so great a change that the mind will not again succumb to a similar temptation, will […]

Silence I am in love with silence even as I fear it in the immensity of star-fanged skies. I am in love with silence. I long for it by day and ache for it in the night. I sigh when it opens cavernous arms for me, and pine for it when the world steals it […]

“It is of no use to try and prove to be what in reality you are not.” ~ Inayat Khan “My bare feet! Step gently on life’s path, lest the thorns lying on the way should murmur at being trampled upon by you.”  ~ Inayat Khan Self recognition and easier relations with others are the […]

“To offend a low person is like throwing a stone in the mud and getting splashed.” ~ Inayat Khan We have all been exposed to the models in which those who are healthier or more developed take responsibility for those who are less healthy or developed. It is natural for parents to take responsibility for […]

“When a defect becomes common, it is considered as the normal state by the generality.” ~ Inayat Khan These behaviors indicate the kind of personal development I have been referring to in the last few posts: —the ability to accurately self observe —familiarity with one’s defenses and ability to see them in action —having a […]

“Truth alone is success, and real success is truth.” ~Inayat Khan “Reality itself is its own evidence.” ~Inayat Khan Last night I had a delightful discussion walking with a dear friend. He’s a psychotherapist, highly involved in spiritual and self development groups. I suggested that we discuss “the specifics of the personality’s defense structure in […]

“Raise us above the distinctions and differences that divide.” ~Inayat Khan “He who is a riddle to another is a puzzle to himself.” ~Inayat Khan It is ‘politically and spiritually correct’ to carry on as if we are all at the same level of development. We are not. Social and spiritual pressure to pretend to […]

“Right and wrong depend upon attitude and situation, not upon the action.” ~ Inayat Khan Some spiritual schools encourage students to remain together in situations that spawn conflict. Aspirants develop by finding some way to come to real peace while remaining in relationship with the people around them. As a powerful person who tends to […]