Tormenting, longingSpiritual ailmentof lovers away from Love © Copyright 2001 JoyWadi 060123
Author: JoyWadi
Haunted
now the shadowI encounterkeeps haunting mestroking my ego grabbing me intothe pit of darkness who is there to beblamed but … More
Warrior
I am a Lovewarrior;throw meinto darkness,I will comeout shining! © Copyright 2023 JoyWadi 040223
Imagination
The best is called “now”For tomorrow may not comewhile you plan something © Copyright 2023 JoyWadi 052723
Crestfallen
Once, I find myself in pain and chaosI am cuddling anxiety, hatred, fear;struggling thru the strong wind ofa storm that … More
I am Love
I am a silent builderI represent the sunthat gives you light,which you rotatecloser to As you rotatearound me inall directions,out … More
Invoke
When the fire of my spiritbegins to ignite, myHeartprevents my cry of“I want this” , “I want that” My feet … More
Sacred Tears
Why do we cry? The feeling of joy, gratefulness, pain, compassion, hurt, fear, loneliness, trauma, insecurity, anger, betrayal, frustrations, self-pity, … More
Indebted
When Godbreathes of His spiritunto youI owe Him much!He fills your heart withlove and compassionYou are precious My “thank you” … More
Golden
Oh, lovers of love! lovely red roses my lover gives mehe is a brilliant wise man you see25 years rewards … More
Hidden
I rejoice in theelegance of aravishing floweras it captivatesmy heartwhileYou concealthe rootsthat unveil itsexistence Oh, Sweetheart!Don’t hide YourLovely Face frommy … More
Mom & Monk
The Mom and the Monk! The mom nurturesShe exists for humanityThe monk inspiresShe is the energy of humanity The mom … More
Birthed
the burial of myself-image birthedto a new era whichmanifested a divinecognizance in mywhole beingnow as I revelled inmy aha moment,I … More
Dear WordPress Bloggers
Dear Fellow WordPress bloggers (as well as my silent readers, friends, viewers & wp/email followers) in all corners of the … More
About the Blogger
Dear Lovers! Peace be upon you all! WELCOME Joy T. Wadi is no one important. Without the Moulder, she is … More
Momentary
Oh, Truth seekers! This mundaneworld is arestaurant where we sit,eat our mealsand thenleave,so to speak.Like an evanescentshadow,our presencein this momentarydining … More
Reason
sometimesI give youa reason to crybut you give mea reason to smilein your touch,you make me breathein the sweetnessof your … More
Wake Up!
Oh, my soul! the company of friendsyou love come and goyou continuously satisfy thedemands of your dark ego the pleasure … More
It’s One
look not atthe names,adhere to theessence disregardthe forms,look at themeaning © Copyright 2004 JoyWadi 041823
Just Hug
“Hug, hug, hug!” With open arms, my third daughter would always say when she was small. She loves to hug … More
Selfhood
Oh, Beloved One! You hide the radiant skyfrom my naked eyesand all I see areclouds that are bright Why do … More
Sunset
Oh, my soul! what is the use of hankering for insignificant matters that could damage your essential nature? what is … More
Interfaith
Interfaith Dialogue is one of the great means for one’s spiritual evolutionGod is notconfined andlimited inone religionone place orin one … More
Jealousy
Oh, Sweetheart! distance between You and meis called affectioneven rejection is a path towardsYour intimacythe hole of brokenness leadsme to … More
Choose
Oh, my soul! in spite of the lonelinessthat is striking choose to be thankful in spite of the crueltythat is annoyingchoose … More
Thank God
Oh, my soul! when the world is brightthank Godwhen life is chaoticthank Godwhen the body is healthythank Godwhen illness comesthank … More
Selflessness
and now the heart isoverwhelming with lovebrimming with passionthe spirit’s fire ignitesthe light sparks!madness begins to boila deafening silence greetsno … More
Burn
a blushing flowerblooming beautifully inthe hot summer sun showing patiencebending in prostrationagainst the heat ignoring agonyas the warm sunentangles her … More
Life
the momentous vowthat I seriouslypledged was aflickeringillumination and amemorable guidancefrom the Living Onewho made mewitnessmy interment –which in truth,was thecontinuanceof … More
Patience
patience counts:if it is for you,no matter what,it will come to youif it is not for you,no matter howmuch effortyou … More
Giver
rejoicing inthe gift withoutrecognizing theGiver, is receivingnothing!whereas;thanking theGiver, even withoutthe gift, is receivingthe best present! © Copyright 2020 JoyWadi 043023Thank … More
Seek
then what are we waiting for?as we shamefully bow our headsand cry our hearts out for our crookedness, let us … More
Veils
Veils here, veils thereVeils everywhereVeils!When will you lift the veils?You lift the veilsLift the veilsThe veilsVeils of Separation © Copyright … More
Dhikr: Food of the Spirit
“The People of Paradise will only regret one thing: not having made enough dhikr (remembrance) in the world.” –Prophet Muhammad … More
Loyalty
When my daughter’s co-actor brought his son to rehearsal, little Tadashi started to cry. Without hesitation, I cuddled his three … More
Mundane Rotation
One Ramadan, five years ago, I, along with my two youngest daughters, attended a Ramadan lecture series entitled “Light, Science … More
Away from Home
The end of my longing to visit female inmates happened when I fortunately tagged along with a fellow mom (Hannah) … More
Move On
Oh, dear one! emotions fly awaywisdom will stay the heart sets you freestay in love and let it be my … More
Bleeding Heart
My spirit remained unruffled in the midst of sorrow A sweet smiling face was the image I portrayed I convinced … More
A Fragile Grip on Reality
It was November 21, a manic Monday and another panic mom-day: buy the kids’ school stuff, pay the bills, and … More
A Good Shepherd
The cold and foggy weather of December will say sayonara soon. Some of us who tried to give the impression … More
Space
Oh, lovers of love! there is alwaysa sacred timeto heal and menda broken heart a tranquil space to breathe purity … More
Serenity
Oh, lovers! After a long travel from the vileness of our shallow, chaotic, and blinded selves, perhaps with our renewed … More
Another Glittering Path
Beyond the shadow of a doubt, a sincere believer of the Higher Being would commemorate with love as he welcomes … More
Eat
eating the right foodat the right time withthe right amount is a preventive measureto stay healthy as Hippocrates says,“Make thy … More
Gentle Breath
Oh, my Beloved! The Warmness of Your Presence soothes me How can I ignore the Sweetness of Your Voice that … More
Right Key
There are times we find ourselves irritated, confused or troubled with small things that distract us from the path to … More
Father
RepresentativeGod made him strong and aliveIn order to help © Copyright 2002 JoyWadi 041717
Because
short spiked flowersclustering in unityif they disconnectit is because oftheir wickednessstar-like flowersblooming in pinkwhite and magentaif they flourish inelegance it … More
Strive
indeed there is a special connectionbetween the Beloved Godand a loving mother,seeking knowledge,knowing who we really areis not to doubt … More
Nafs Attack
“The bird that escapes from the trap of its ego has no fear, wherever it may fly.”- Rumi What is … More
Top Story: Sisyphean
On July 16, 2017, I tagged along with my hubby to his live interview at the ANC Top Story (Abs-Cbn) … More
Forgetfulness
Oh, my soul! no one dies of aloneness but of separation no one dies of darkness but of radiance no one dies of poverty but … More
Fast
Oh, my soul! fasting withforgetfulnessis the workof the body;it fasts becauseof rewardswhereas;fasting withremembrance is thework of the soul;it fasts becauseof … More
Revival
Oh, my soul! Fasting is neither a renunciation of refreshment nor a test of endurance It is the eschewal of … More
Reach for the Stars!
“Why are you afraid of death?” A Buddhist lecturer raised this question as he began to speak about the reflections … More
Lost
Oh, the Light of my life! when I offer gratitude You increase me of Your bounties when I forgive others … More
Only You
Oh, Existing One! Wherever I turnI see the beauty ofYour faceHow can I remainblind if everythingI see is noother thanYou? … More
Destroyer
Oh, my soul! What destroys a lover? Prayer without knowledgeKnowledge without practicePractice without sinceritySincerity without sacrificeSacrifice without worshipWorship without serviceService … More
Gone
gone were the days ofignorancewhen the ego rules gone were the days ofmultiplicitywhen the world exists gone were the days … More
Sincere
My servants:every step you make,I will watch youevery road you take,I will guide youevery breath you make,I will lift you … More
Gratitude
my children represent the four elements of my life: earth, water, air and fire. As I journeyed every stage of … More
Right Education
Three days before the Islamic New Year (Amun Jadid) way back in 2017, I (and hubby) dropped by the (UPD) Kampuhan … More
Reviving Awareness
Fasting is not all about partaking of food or quenching the thirst after long period of abstinence. Cooking a flavoursome … More
Perception
Oh, my soul! when you wake up in the morning as the brilliant shaft of sunlight caresses your face; when … More
Rejection
Oh, my soul! how can you accept the Beloved’s Beauty in prosperity but disregard His Majesty in misery? © Copyright … More
Reality
Oh, my soul! to live is notto conquer the world orto escape from tribulationit is to glorify theCreator to give … More
Repent
Oh, my Master! I thank You for this pain! what a good and sweet punishment I beg of You and … More
We-Men
differentcountries, creedscultures, clanscharisma, colourscallings, creativity people of the pathsee the Belovedin opposites like painand sorroware lovers’constantshining light love hidesif there … More
Sacredness Of Rhythm
Soaring with SOR! Was there a way to back-pedal when reality began to cuddle me? Once upon a time, I … More
Lover’s Tree
I You They Listen Love all Hate none Understand Give a smile Contemplate Control anger Avoid a gossip Pray for … More
Spread Your Wings
“Number six!” The saleslady called my number as it popped out at the monitor screen. It was my turn! One … More
Dearest God
Dearest God, I thank You for all the blessings You have showered upon me I know You have blessed me from … More
Dumb
Oh, wanderers! Iplace asparkling Crownon yourheadyet you still wantto beg around Ipromiseyou a Rose Gardenyet you still preferto dwell in … More
I Left No Stone Unturned
I usually go to bed at 9:00 o’clock but not later than 10:00 o’clock in the evening. But this unexpected … More
Longing
Oh, my Love! on a cool Sunday morning I walk by the shoreline the Beauty of Your Face lingers in … More
Thirsty
The candor of my pure heartunraveled the indefinable hidden secret of ignorance and self-realizationWhen my veiled heartlost life in vain,I … More
Misery
Oh, advocates of Love! the pain ofsearching isblissfulness;it liberates thelover’s ego!while the sweetnessof finding is misery;it incarceratesthe lover’s soul! © … More
Treasure
Oh, the Loving One! I may be unworthy of Your bounties but when You breathed unto me Thy spirit I … More
Sorrow
Oh, lovers! Every sorrow paves the way to purify a dark soul! Copyright 2021 JoyWadi 101422
Never Again
never again will you be… the brutish torturer that could shatter my dreams the unjust leader that could imprison my … More
Inspiration
Oh, my soul! Divine inspiration comes to you in different forms Anything that could fan the flame of Love … More
Yearnings
tormenting, grievingspiritual ailmentof lovers away from home © Copyright 2008 JoyWadi 061022
Barriers
Oh, my soul! why do you create barriers and divisions if you want to walk on a straight path? © … More
Great Fear
Oh, my soul! your ego’s fear is too shallow! have you ever fear of being forgotten by the Beloved? © … More
Shadow
Oh, my soul! in the shadow of mennothing is veiled but wisdom in the shadow of wrathnothing is veiled but … More
Close at Hand
Reading, educating oneself, and putting into practice what is upon the Sacred Scripture of the Beloved God is the best … More
Melodious Sound
You may find this awkward, funny, weird, or whatever, up to you. Now allow me to share what I heard … More
Refocus
focus on somethingwhich you can control,that is your lower ego take care of the onewho values you,that is Yourself pay … More
Sense of Gratefulness
When we wake up in the morning as the brilliant shaft of sunlight caresses our faces; when we travel thousands … More
Unshaken Devotees
We arrived at the Blue Mosque at an opportune time one sunny morning in February. As what we had promised, … More
Nurturing the Heart
While the heaven and the earth are so vast that it cannot even contain the Beloved, one would certainly ponder … More
Silent Builders
The Beloved God commanded us to have a great veneration not only for Him but also for our parents especially … More
Threshold
Oh, advocates of Love! once you have entered the threshold of Love you will never be lost! © Copyright 2001 … More
Real Self
Oh, egoistic one! You are importantbecause of youI know my worth How powerful you arebecause of youI become stronger I … More
Quench
Oh, lovers! Forgiveness is akin to the faucet that releases water; it washes off the stains of the heart and … More
Way
Oh, my soul! the best way to remember the Friend is to forget the self; the best way to forget … More
Man
Oh, my soul! a man without heart is a man without love; a man without love is a man without … More
Temporal
Oh, my Beloved! what does itprofit meliving in acolorfulworld yetemptinesssurrounds me?what does itprofit me to bein a bright worldyet I … More
Fallen Leaves
The order has been decreed: “Every soul shall taste death,” said the Most High. (Holy Qur’an) I was about to … More
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