#Lewis Abdullah Cattell

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Turn to the heart; love unites all things.

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‪I asked for a guide.‬

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When I enter into prayer or meditation, I become the entire universe, witnessing the Divine Essence.

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The heart of a lover is a rose garden, not a battlefield.

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Inner silence is the path...

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Moses Remove Your Sandals

The story of the prophet Musa (Moses), is full of rich symbolism, allegory and metaphor, which if understood can guide us to the Divine Presence.

When we see very specific details mentioned in a story, especially if they seemingly hold little significance to the overall narrative, we should pay attention, meditate upon it, and seek understanding from God.

One such instance of specific and seemingly irrelevant detail, is God’s request for Musa to remove his sandals before entering the sacred valley of Tuwa.

“Indeed, I am your Lord, so remove your sandals. Indeed, you are in the sacred valley of Tuwa.” [Qur’an 20:12]

By entering the valley of Tuwa, which means folded or concealed, Musa will enter into the presence of God.

So why “remove your sandals?” The meaning is two fold: By telling Musa to remove his sandals God is telling us that the destination cannot be attained by outward travel. Rather, it is a journey to the inner “concealed place” – the heart. The second part of the meaning is that we must remove that part of ourselves which allows us to function in the world, as without shoes or sandals one cannot get very far.

The part of ourselves that allows us to function in the world is the intellect. However, when we turn inward, as we search for God within our hearts, the intellect only impedes us.

We must instead turn to meditation, and still the mind. Then, there in the silence God awaits us saying:

“I have chosen you, so listen to what is revealed.” [Qur’an 20:13]

There is no specific guided meditation, no intricate ritual. Just silence the mind, and focus on the light of the heart, resting in the bliss of silence. Empty the mind, but if thoughts arise and take your attention, do not fight or struggle with them. All that is needed, is that you return your mind to that light in your heart. Rest, and surrender in a state of natural peace. Soon you will find that the light of Gnosis will arise like the sun at dawn – effortlessly.

“Peace it is until the emergence of dawn.” [Qur’an 97:5]

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It is love.

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I was a bird caged by

My habitual preconceptions

So I sang a song of love

which filled all of the world

It reached every ear

And travelled each direction

Yet I was still imprisoned

With my yearning wings unfurled

...

Every day I sang

Whilst I burnt with discontentment

Every night I awaited

Your fragrance in the dark

One day I heard a strange echo

Not from the valleys or high ascensions

Rather it came from the aching

in my heart

...

I sang loudly and followed

The sound of footsteps to its source

I found my soul listening

Somewhere deep within

To words of beauty in a place

Where a fount of mercy poured

Asking where do You end

And where Do I begin

...

My inner-sight became illumined

As I saw You

Then I looked for myself

But only found a dream dispersed

I soared higher

Than the highest eagle sought to

Whilst resting in the stillness

Of my perch

...

O caged bird! Fill the world

With your lovers call

And you shall soar beyond

The bars of your cage

But turn within and you will find

You are a ripple in a pool

upon the lips

Of a love that never fades.

...

Then your preconceptions

Will depart before your face

As you soar beyond the clouds

In endless skies

The other birds may reprimand you

From where they sit within their cage

But you will know the joy

Of how it feels to fly.

-Lewis Abdullah Cattell

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Your heart is the doorway to divine realities -go there!

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You inscribed Your name within my heart... The secret name, unspeakable, unspoken; known only to the heart, peacefully surrendering to the outpouring of divine love.

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Every being you meet, either has something to teach you or something to learn from you. Therefore, treat them with loving kindness, and never presume you know which of the two they are.

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...I have made you my habit

And have lost all hope

Of coming to my senses

For I have surrendered completely

To Your love.

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I turned to You and melted - in love.

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The Return Of Love And The Rebirth Of Civilisation : Love All and Hate None

“I am the outpouring pitcher of love, fill your cup from the eternal wellspring of my heart.” Lewis Abdullah Cattell

In the current age there has been little talk about love without an undertone of sexuality, promiscuity, lust and desire. The concept of love is almost exclusively linked to the sexual act. An example of this is the idea of “free love” which has come to mean nothing more…

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I’ve just finalised the front cover art for my upcoming book release: ‘The End Of Suffering’.

The book is a mystical treatise on the path to Gnosis (inner witnessing of God), written in the form of prose and parable.

Let me know what you think of the front cover.

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My heart weeps a river of endless birdsong

Which leads to the ocean of Your presence

Let me dance upon the cresting waves

Embraced by love’s sweet essence.

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This is a verse which didn’t make it into another poem I have been working on for my upcoming poetry compilation. I thought I would share it rather than discard it. I hope you benefit from it.

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