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The Huma (Persian: ہما), also known as the "bird of paradise," is a Persian mythological bird, similar to the Egyptian phoenix, which consumes itself in fire every few hundred years, only to rise anew from the ashes. It is considered to be a compassionate bird. The touch of the huma bird is said to bring great fortune.
The huma joins both the male and female natures together in one body, each sharing a wing and a leg. It avoids killing for food, rather preferring to feed on carrion. The Persians teach that great blessings come to that person on whom the huma's shadow falls. [1]
According to Sufi master Inayat Khan, "The word huma in the Persian language stands for a fabulous bird. There is a belief that if the huma bird sits for a moment on someone's head it is a sign that he will become a king. Its true meaning is that when a person's thoughts so evolve that they break all limitation, then he becomes as a king. It is the limitation of language that it can only describe the Most High as something like a king."

Meditation
Meditation is the process in which a practitioner emerges the consciousness of being an incorporeal (non-physical) soul, or a point of spiritual energy, located between the two eyebrows with an identity separate from the physical body and connects with the Supreme Soul, who is also incorporeal (non-physical) or a point of spiritual energy but an ocean of the seven virtues - peace, bliss, love, joy, purity, knowledge, and power. By performing this practice in the early morning hours, the time which is called "Brahmamurta" or "Amrit Vela" (Sweet Nectar Time), over a period the practitioner absorbs these virtues in himself, which he uses to perform his daily actions successfully.

Overcoming Obstacles As you see the world so the world will be for you. This is not a new wisdom. It simply means that if you see people or situations as obstacles in life then that is how you are creating them within your consciousness. In truth, the real obstacle is your own perception. To see an obstacle, which is to create an obstacle, is something you do when the way to what you want appears to be blocked. Realization:Realize that obstacles do not come to obstruct, they come to instruct. In the process of overcoming our obstacles, we learn, create and practice new strategies to find a way round, over, under or through what we perceive as standing in our way. If we rise to that challenge we will be creative and learn much in the process.


An Evening Reflection Upon God's Grandeur Prompted by the Great Northern Lights
1The day conceals its brilliant face,And dark night covers up the fields,Black shadows creep upon the hills,Light's rays recede from us.Before us gapes a well of stars -Stars infinite, well fathomless.
2A grain of sand in ocean swells,A tiny glint in endless ice,Fine ash caught in a mighty gale,A feather in a raging fire,So I am lost in this abyss,Oppressed by thoughts profound.
3The mouths of wise men call to us:"A multitude of worlds dwell there,Among them burning suns untold,And peoples, and the wheel of time:There, all of nature's strengthExists God's glory to proclaim"
4But where, O nature, is your law?Dawn breaks from out of northern lands!Is this the home of our sun's throne?Or are the icy oceans burning?Behold, cold fire envelops us!Behold, now day has entered night.
5O thou, whose lively gaze can seeInto the book of law eternal,For whom the smallest part of thingsReveals the code in all of nature,Thou comprehendeth planets' course,Now tell us what disturbs our souls?
6Why do these bright rays sparkle in the night?Why does fine flame assault the land?Without a thundercloud can lightningRise from the earth up toward the heavens?How can it be that frozen steamGives birth to fire from winter's depths?
7There, oily darkness battles water,Or rays of sunlight sparkle bright,Bend toward us through the thickened air;Or do the peaks of stout hills glow,Or have the sea winds ceased their song,And smooth waves struck the space.
8Regarding what lies right before usThine answer's full of doubtsO, tell us, how enormous is the world?What lies beyond the smallest stars?Are thou aware of all creation's end?Tell us, how great is our Creator?
© A. Wachtel, I. Kutik and M. Dennerwww.russianpoetry.net
Вечернее размышление о божием величестве при случае великагосеверного сияния
1Лице свое скрывает день;Поля покрыла мрачна ночь;Взошла на горы черна тень;Лучи от нас склонились прочь;Открылась бездна звезд полна;Звездам числа нет, бездне дна.
2Песчинка как в морских волнах,Как мала искра в вечном льде,Как в сильном вихре тонкий прах,В свирепом как перо огне,Так я, в сей бездне углублен,Теряюсь, мысльми утомлен!
3Уста премудрых нам гласят:Там разных множество светов;Несчетны солнца там горят,Народы там и круг веков:Для общей славы божестваТам равна сила естества.
4Но где ж, натура, твой закон?С полночных стран встает заря!Не солнце ль ставит там свой трон?Не льдисты ль мещут огнь моря?Се хладный пламень нас покрыл!Се в ночь на землю день вступил!
5О вы, которых быстрый зракПронзает в книгу вечных прав,Которым малый вещи знакЯвляет естества устав,Вам путь известен всех планет,-Скажите, что нас так мятет?
6Что зыблет ясный ночью луч?Что тонкий пламень в твердь разит?Как молния без грозных тучСтремится от земли в зенит?Как может быть, чтоб мерзлый парСреди зимы рождал пожар?
7Там спорит жирна мгла с водой;Иль солнечны лучи блестят,Склонясь сквозь воздух к нам густой;Иль тучных гор верхи горят;Иль в море дуть престал зефир,И гладки волны бьют в эфир.
8Сомнений полон ваш ответО том, что окрест ближних мест.Скажите ж, коль пространен свет?И что малейших дале звезд?Несведом тварей вам конец?Скажите ж, коль велик творец?
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Positive Reflection For The Day True determination is a combination of single-mindedness and flexibility. When there is determination we are sure of what we have to achieve and we surely move on in that direction. And when we do find obstacles coming our way we are able to take them in our stride and like a river we can forge our route towards the destination. Let us first take a thought right in the morning for the day. Throughout the day all we need to do is to keep reminding ourselves of the aim that we have taken in the morning and move on in the same direction till the end of the day. We need to just move on without stopping even if there are obstacles that come our way.

Ways to Stop Worrying and Start Living 1. Ask yourself that if what you worry about did happen what would you do next?Let's say you worry that you are going to lose your job. Take a moment to visualise what you would do next. What would be the next step, the step beyond the job you do now? See yourself taking that step with ease while enjoying and learning from the transition to a new chapter in your life. 2. Put all your worries on a piece of paper and then set fire to itWrite down your worries on a blank sheet and then have a 'sacrificial fire ceremony' as you send your worries up in smoke. 3. See worry as paying interest on a debt that you have not yet incurredWatch how your worrying is draining you. The thoughts are sucking away your life energy. It's like a debt collector calling to collect on a debt you do not have. Stop paying of a non-existent debt.

Self Management In order to manage our roles, responsibilities and relationships we need resources. Our resources are our energies, and we have three levels of energy, or sources of resources – physical, mental and spiritual. Somewhere along the line we receive a little education in how to manage our physical energy in the form of diet, exercise, rest and relaxation, but no one tells us how to manage our mental and spiritual energies. In fact no one tells us what these energies are and how they work. The only way to manage these energies is to experiment and act on what information we receive. For example we may read that it is good to always perceive and think positively about ourselves, others and the world, regardless of what is unfolding in front of us. Nice theory, which we can remember with ease, but it has absolutely no value, unless we do it. And when we do it, we quickly see it is not easy, there are inner obstacles and habits to overcome and change. And to do that we must learn methods, practice those methods and increase our own transformation. The ideas, methods are the maps but action is the road.

Positive Thinking There are some common held misconceptions about positive thinking. We mention a few of them here:1. There is a common notion that positive thinking makes one 'soft', a bit weak. But quite the opposite is true. The more we understand and experience our own inner qualities and powers and realize our own weaknesses, the stronger, more stable and less dependent we become on others. 2. Some of us also hold the belief that a 'positive thinker' walks with a broad smile on his face all day long and thinks 'everything is great'. But 'positive thinking' is an inner matter, a mental attitude. It is a way of looking at life's circumstances. It teaches us to act instead of only reacting; to get a firm hold on our life again, instead of being led by others or by circumstances.