Thank you for your comment. I invite comments on blog posts and for suggestions on new topics. Planed blog in the future on my contacts with the Hindu faith through Yogi Bajan in the USA and 3HO network as well as contacts with Tibet and friends of Tibet.

There is an old saying in the English language that says "God helps those who first help themselves." I was once camping on a beach and a man from India set up a borrowed tent down the beach from me. i said "Hello" and noticed he was trying to sew part of the old tent together. He had made a needle out of bamboo and when he asked if I had a needle my mouth fell open in astonishment. i forgot I had a steel needle in my camping gear! He later made a ladder out of bamboo to climb coconut trees and pick coconuts. Some local people came by and tried to use the ladder. They fell out of the tree! The man from India was on his way to a music school in California and we went to a local music event where he played drums off to the side following the rhythm of the music. His goal in life was to eventually return to India and buy some land on the beach by the sea. That was over 20 years ago and I pray he reached his life goals. Part of my life path has been to follow the teachings of the Chisti Sufis who have their roots and beginnings in India and spread the message through Hazrat Iniat Khan and his mastery of music.

There are many paths , some are spiritual paths and some are not. I believe every path has some moral principle involved. For those who have not had time to sort it all out on their own, major faiths and religions offer such moral guidance. The seeker who chooses not to follow a spiritual path must have some principles and concept of ethics in his life. For me, Darwin, was a brilliant scientist and was not seeking to negate the existence of God's creation. Socrates was a Philosopher and his ideas did not agree with those in authority. We see this type of conflict over and over in World history. Some choose to continue the struggle and others give up accepting things as they are and choose not to better their life, their system of government , their educational goals, their community, etc. We just had a speaker visit our community....he was the grandson of someone from India named Ghandi and talked about his Grandfather and the changes he brought about during a life in the most difficult of times. Wouldn't it be nice to have that type of inner strength and to add to it with the World's strongest moral principles? Yes, there have been wars and people in the power of government have done terrible things. Yes, there have been conflicts and some have been as a result of disagreements over religious ideas. That is what Theology can cause so you must forget the word spiritual in this case. Faith even in oneself or in spiritual belief can cause a whole new awakening.

Sat Nam! There are several views of Truth, one you hold within your heart and is a spiritual treasure. This type of truth does not bear malice or desire to harm Humanity or even lower life forms. It is the type of truth that is founded on good will and would turn the other cheek to allow another slap. Then there is the truth based on a governments views and not necessarily agreed upon by the people. For Example, is it right to build huge dams for electrical energy and drown whole villages that have lived on the land and farmed the land for generations. Where is the truth? Not all would agree with government and big business but might view progress as a necessary evil. I was just reading the end of President Obama's speech in Egypt. I think there is a great deal of truth in his statements on education and what can happen for future generations. There may even be some truth behind the causes of hatred and war in this World. Maybe it is time to set aside the causes and work toward creating a peaceful and harmonious relationship with our fellow man. I NOTICE YOU DO NOT BLOG BUT WOULD WELCOME THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON YOUR BLOG POSTS IF YOU CARE TO SHARE. My newest blog post comments on a Sufi path that started with the Chisti order in India centuries ago and each year holds a large music festival to celebrate the anniversary of his death or his Urs. May your search for the truth and your ideas be an inspiration to those your life touches.