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Dear Hearts,
I came across this passage recently: In support of that light during this holy time of dark-
ness may we remember that "When the going gets tough, we get what we practice.” If you do
not have a practice that connects you with a light that sustains you through hard times, this
winter is an excellent time to travel within to reflect on what qualities of Being you want to
grow in your life. What is your sense of mission and purpose; why you are here; what gifts you
bring to share with others, that in so doing will bring you a sense of meaning and fulfillment -
light through darkness. (Source unknown)
As the days of sunlight grow longer we are moving back into the light. Our practice en-
ables this to be a conscious movement. Best wishes for the New Year to be filled with Peace
and Light and Love.
Ishwara and I will share the teaching of the next Suluk class. It will be at 10:00- 12:30,
January 23rd at Ishwara’s home. In this class we will continue to explore the Chakras and
deepen our concentration on the Breath. If you are a mureed, have not come to a Suluk
class and want to attend, please call me at 887-5916.
With all love and light, Amira
“Optimism comes from God, and pessimism is born of the human mind.” “Optimism comes from God, and pessimism is born of the human mind.” “Optimism comes from God, and pessimism is born of the human mind.” “Optimism comes from God, and pessimism is born of the human mind.” Hazrat Inayat Khan
Man mistakes when he begins to cultivate the heart by wanting to sow the Man mistakes when he begins to cultivate the heart by wanting to sow the Man mistakes when he begins to cultivate the heart by wanting to sow the Man mistakes when he begins to cultivate the heart by wanting to sow the seed himself, instead of leaving the sowing to God.seed himself, instead of leaving the sowing to God.seed himself, instead of leaving the sowing to God.seed himself, instead of leaving the sowing to God.
Bowl of Saki, October 29, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Bowl of Saki, October 29, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Bowl of Saki, October 29, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Bowl of Saki, October 29, by Hazrat Inayat Khan
Dances of Universal Peace in Tucson
Second Saturday - January 8 — 7 to 9 pm Call Teresa at 275-2855 or email [email protected]
for more info.
Can You Help? Primavera Meal
The “Friends of Primavera” will be serving a meal to the
homeless men of Primavera Shelter on the 4th Friday of
the month—January 28, 2011.
This is an opportunity to share our message of com-
passion and friendship with a few of the many who are in
need. If anyone would like to participate or make a donation to
support the meal program, please contact me.
Always in love and light, Aisha 742-5182
Dear Friends,
We will gather to bring in light, sacred-ness and healing on Friday, January 14 at 10 AM. Please join us in our Universal
Worship and Healing Service.
I am especially grateful for this time when our light and love are magnified as we come together for the purpose of healing and sharing inspiration. If you would like to come for the first time or if you want to put someone's name on our healing list,
please call me at 795-9250.
Wishing you all renewal and healing
in the New Year.
Love, Rafia
TEAHOUSE FOR THE SOUL MEETING
Sunday, January 2, 10:00 am to Noon
Ishwara’s house 4737 E. Cecelia Street
Just east of Swan, between Broadway and 22nd St.
Phone 325-1854
Please bring a snack to share.
This month we are honored to have two special
guests at the Teahouse. Zamiat Colby from IAM will
tell us stories she heard from Mary, Pir Vilayat’s wife,
when she was in Suresnes working with Sharif
Graham on Murshid’s papers this summer. Each story
will be accompanied by a brief meditation.
Wahiduddin, whose wonderful website is a
resource for many aspects of our Sufi tradition, will
join her. He is also a singer and dance leader, and
will lead us in song to deepen the teachings of the
stories we hear. This is an outstanding opportunity
to immerse ourselves in the history and meaning of
our tradition, and set the tone for the New Year.
Our holiday party was a lovely event. Thank you
to Rafia, Mehrbakhsh, and Johara who lead concen-
trations and to all of us who connected in joy. Next
month we will return to Salat. We left off about half
way through the male Masters, Saints and Prophets,
and will go on from there, focusing with Sharif
Graham’s commentaries as a guide to meditation.
MAY YOUR YEAR BE FILLED WITH LOVE AND LIGHT,
Ishwara
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Where the flame of love rises, the
knowledge of God unfolds of itself.
HIK
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January 2011
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 New Year’s Day
2 Teahouse for the
Soul 10-noon
Ishwara 887-5986
3 4 5 6 7 8 Dances of Univer-
sal Peace 7-9pm
Teresa 275-2855
9 10 11 12 13 14 Universal Wor-
ship and Healing
Service 10am
Rafia 795-9250
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16 17 Martin Luther
King Day
18 19 20 21 22
23 Suluk Class
10-12:30
Ishwara’s home but
call Amira: 887-5916
24 25 26 27 28 Primavera
Meal
Aisha 742-5182
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We rarely hear the inward music, but we're all dancing We rarely hear the inward music, but we're all dancing We rarely hear the inward music, but we're all dancing We rarely hear the inward music, but we're all dancing to it nevertheless.to it nevertheless.to it nevertheless.to it nevertheless.
---- Rumi Rumi Rumi Rumi
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SUFI ORDER INTERNATION-
ALNorth American Secre-
tariat: P.O. Box 480
New Lebanon, NY 12125
518-794-7834
www.sufiorder.org
Sufi books, music & gifts:
omegapub.org
Tucson Center for
the Message
Regional Representative
and Center Leader:
Amira Kardish 520-887-5916
Center Representative,
Universal Worship and
Healing Service Conductor
Rev. Rafia Wilcox
520-795-9250
Tucson Center Coordinator
Jemila Rose Meigs
520-325-9133
Guide
Rashida Richards 520-742-1348
Kinship Concentration
Aisha Rawls 520-742-5182
Newsletter
Sirriya Hady 520-444-9189
Database
Noor Jehan Rex
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TUCSON
Dances of Universal Peace
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COTTONWOOD
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634-1696 or sha-
http://sites.google.com/site/
dupnaz/
PHOENIX METRO AREA
www.phoenixdances.og
Dances of Universal Peace
First, second, third and last
Saturdays. Call for times and
locations. Jivani Joyce Carlson
480-250-1888
Chant and movement with the
Aramaic Lords Prayer. For
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TUCSON AZ 85712
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928-445-6505
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