Sufism

“…there is a ripening process that spiritual practices can serve, to bring us to a readiness from which we may more easily open beyond path and ripening and preparation.”

Pir Elias concludes his essay on the “Art of Awakening” by exploring this key question: What, then, does it take for a spiritual path to be effective?

“Looking for it, the vision cannot be seen: cease your search … It cannot be accomplished by anything you do … It cannot be found by seeking, so abandon all hope of results …” ~ Shabkar Lama

Pir Elias Amidon explores three significant questions in Part 1 of this 2-part compelling series: If we are in fact already one…what is the point of making a path to go there? How can what is already awake awaken? Who is Seeking?