“Joy, your passport is missing.” These were the words I heard in disbelief from Robert, my co-delegate in an inter-religious event. … More
Author: JoyWadi
Welcome 2023
Another year to be thankful for! May we all be prosperous and blessed Copyright 2023 JoyWadi
Hearts
Human beings vary in dispositions. Hence, their hearts differ from one another. Likened to the level of cooking steak, the … More
Prayer
teach me how to pray Oh, Beloved One both prayer and answer from You it comes though all my wishes … More
Keep Growing
Keep growing! Copyright 2021 JoyWadi
Purple Heart
Oh my soul! a beautiful journey is not about looking at imperfection; it is all about clinging to constant purification … More
Lonely
Oh, my soul! know that loneliness prepares you to embrace joy! Copyright 2002 JoyWadi
Broken Wings
Oh, my soul! embrace the beauty of your broken-heartedness! every misfortune is a gift every poverty is spiritual wealth pain … More
Spice of Life
Oh, my soul! every sorrow paves the way to purification know that you are under His gentle hands every difficulty … More
Lifeless
Oh, my Breath! If I am the flower and You are the rain, how can I ever live without You? … More
Mercy
Oh, my Beloved! I acknowledge Your mercy more than Your wrath I think of Your forgiveness more than Your punishment © Copyright … More
Darkness
Oh, the Wise One! I may not grasp Your Wisdom but I must accept Your Will When I accept Your … More
The Words of Thanks
“Thank you,” is perhaps the sweetest phrase that would probably melt a giver’s heart in joy, albeit, when we give … More
Enemy
Oh, seekers of Love! my only enemy: commanding ego! don’t you know he taught me wisdom? I said: “I will … More
Melodious Sound
You may find this awkward, funny, weird, or whatever, up to you. Now allow me to share what I heard … More
One Way
Oh, lover! Every sorrow paves the way to purify your dark soul! Copyright 2021 JoyWadi
Passionate
Oh, lovers! what a passionate lover he is! embracing the mantle of blindness and ignoring everything except the beauty of … More
Peaceful
Oh, lovers of Love! reflect and learn wisdom from these little teachers, living the life of a nomad and loving … More
Friendship
Friendship Intimacy, devotion Forgiving, understanding, loving A Powerful and enjoyable Life © Copyright 2020 JoyWadi
Breathless
Oh, my Love! If I am the fish and You are the water, how can I ever breathe without You? … More
Misery
Oh, advocates of Love! the pain of searching is blissfulness; it liberates the lover’s ego! while the sweetness of finding … More
Cloudy
Oh, my soul! why do you cloud your heart’s eye if you want to perfect your vision and better your … More
When
Oh, my Beloved! when You make me sufferYou are cleansing me when You give me painYou are showering me light … More
Dark Lie
Oh, dark soul! you ignore Me when your world seems bright, you said you need Me; but only when you … More
No Coercion
Oh my soul! There is no coercion in fasting If you fast without seeking the Beloved’s pleasure then take a … More
Callings
Callings. Callings! We all have our own callings. All of us have been called to serve in a very unique … More
Captive
Oh my Master! How can I leave my prison cell if I find joy being Your captive? © Copyright 2008 JoyWadi
Reality
Oh, my soul! to live is notto conquer the world orto escape from tribulationit is to glorify theCreator to give … More
Impermanence
What a passionate lover he is!Finding joy in pain and seeingbeauty in the midst of sorrowPatiently enduring crueltiesLike water, he … More
Destroyer
Oh, my soul! What destroys a lover? Prayer without knowledge Knowledge without practice Practice without sincerity Sincerity without sacrifice Sacrifice … More
Generosity
Oh, my master! when You accepted me in Your courtyard my loneliness turned into pleasure! © Copyright 2001 JoyWadi
Because
Oh, the Loving One! if You favor me, it is not because I deserve it it is because You are … More
Way
Oh, my soul! the best way to remember the Friend is to forget the self the best way to forget … More
Man Enough
Oh, my soul! If you can have… …a prayer that offers thanks…a mood that showers joy …a praise that poisons … More
Love’s Alphabet
Oh, my soul! If you can Accept fateBuild friendshipControl angerDetach from the pastEndure crueltiesForgive and forgetGive sincerelyHarmonize with othersIlluminate inner … More
Glance
Oh, my Beloved! I am weak and helpless all the time I may not be your perfect servant but i … More
Spirit
Oh, my Beloved! I may be unworthy of Your Friendship but when You breathed unto me Thy spirit, Ah! I … More
Nafs
“The bird that escapes from the trap of its ego has no fear, wherever it may fly.”- Rumi What is … More
Anger
Oh, my soul! beware of anger it is a blazing fire that conquers the ego; a deadly virus that infects … More
Truth
juxtapose by virtuous intentionstwo mortals swiftly entwine by Lovelovers curtail no ifs or ands or buts unbelievable and enthralling affairtwo … More
Remember
Oh, muddy soul! you were heedless of Me in times of prosperity, you said you love Me but only when … More
Mercy
Oh, the Merciful One! if it were not for Your mercy there is no love for me to share if … More
Chaotic
Oh, my soul! how chaotic your world will be when your evil-commanding ego rules! power, power, you hanker for power! … More
Thirsty
The candor of my pure heartunraveled the indefinable hidden secret of ignorance and self-realizationWhen my veiled heart lost life in … More
Strip Off
Oh, my soul! In the Name of the Most High, aim for the most powerful food of the spirit by … More
Evolution
Oh, my soul! Wading into the waters of Interfaith Dialogue is one of the great means for one’s spiritual evolution … More
Endless
Oh, the Trustworthy! every time I mess up You pardon me every time I go astray You guide me every … More
Paradise
A touch of love unveils me in a momentand blissfully treasures me beyond any doubtIndeed a warm embrace showers me … More
Dear God
Dear God, I thank You for all the blessings You have showered upon me I know You have blessed me from … More
Flame
Oh, lovers of Truth! With a clear vision I see the different colors of deviousness As I refuse to blink … More
All-Loving
Oh, my Beloved! If You love me, it is because You are the Loving One not because I am the … More
Silence
Oh, my soul! only in silence the Beloved’s voice is heard; only in silence the heart sees; and once the … More
Powerful
Love Powerful, delightful Life-giving, fulfilling, healing Oh jealous and possessive Life © Copyright 2002 JoyWadi
Passion
Oh, my Beloved! how can I get out of Your Courtyard if You are the passion that runs underneath my … More
Intimate
Oh, my soul! what an intimate lover he is who never dares to embrace lethargy; who never dares to enter … More
Fast
Oh, my soul! fasting with forgetfulness is the work of the body; it fasts because of rewards whereas, fasting with … More
Lost
Oh, lovers of Love! once you embraced a double-faced policy you will never find your way! © Copyright 2002 JoyWadi
Players
Oh, freedom fighters! how can we escape from fear of world war if every sovereign wants to keep ahead of … More
Money
Money Wrecker, reformer Disturbing, inspiring, ego-corrupting Gives strength and weakness Resources © Copyright 2002 JoyWadi
Captive
Oh, my Master! You captured my being and made me a hostage of Your beauty and majesty! © Copyright 2002 … More
Thank You
Oh, my soul! when your world is bright thank God when your life is troubled thank God when you are … More
Hunger
Oh, advocates of Love! we hunger for power we desire for wealth we thirst for peace we long for freedom … More
Beloved
Beloved Single, perfect Love, Lover, Beloved The One and Only Happiness © Copyright 2000 JoyWadi
In-Love
Oh, seekers of Love! call me stupid lunatic or fool, to my Beloved I can’t help but soar tell me … More
Grace
Oh advocates of Love! once you are bestowed with Divine Grace you will never be neglected! © Copyright 2002 JoyWadi
Patience
Oh, my soul! patience is an emotional strength that comes from the Beloved One rejoice and be patient nothing moves … More
Bravery
Oh, my soul! to be brave is to rage war against your lower ego rage war against your many “I”s! … More
Sunset
Oh, my soul! what is the use of hankering for insignificant matters that could damage your essential nature? what is … More
Door
Oh, seekers of Love! beauties in life are called heartbreaks one more attempt is a lover’s work of love never … More
Vow
Oh, advocates of Love! the momentous vow that I seriously pledged was a flickering illumination and a memorable guidance from … More
Fight
Oh, my soul! fight, fight the ego day and night! ©Copyright 2019 joywadi
Apart
Separation Affliction, darkness Failing, weeping, longing How sorrowful and sweet Harmonious, powerful Union © Copyright 2002 JoyWadi
Governance
Oh, advocates of Truth! how can we create a good governance if leadership is being exercised with unscrupulousness? © Copyright … More
Zero
Oh, my soul! the best way to remember is to forget the easiest way to know is to ignore the … More
Wise
Oh, lovers of Truth! a lover is created wise and dumb Wise, in order to love God Dumb, in order … More
Oneness
Oh, my Beloved! if I have to remain in the waves of darkness in order to see You, then drown … More
Man
Oh, my soul! a man without heart is a man without love a man without love is a man without … More
Mothers
Mothers Irreplaceable, compassionate Cooking, cleaning, praying She is the perfect Connection © Copyright 2008 JoyWadi
Kindled
Oh, my soul! how could you escape from the moment and retreat when you are kindled with fire to see … More
Destiny
Oh, my soul! the turning wheel of your destiny may sometimes please you; other times annoy you there are days … More
Negligence
Oh, my soul! never be heedless of the Beloved; for, you will never live in bliss! © Copyright 2002 JoyWadi
Rotation
Oh, advocates of Truth! can’t you see the wisdom behind? the faucet rotates to release water and washes off the … More
Sway
Oh, my Love, the Great Rhythm of my Heart If I have to sway in the garden of hope to … More
Choice
Oh, my soul! die in love if you want to be free or you can wander and fly like a … More
Chance
Oh, my soul! how can you not be grateful for watching the sun rises again? how can you not be … More
Yearnings
Yearnings Mental illness, spiritual ailment Disturbing, tormenting, grieving How could lovers welcome Such misfortune © Copyright 2008 JoyWadi
Threshold
Oh, advocates of Love! once you have entered the threshold of Love you will never be lost! © Copyright 2001 … More
Veils!
Veils here, veils there Veils everywhere Veils! When will you lift the veils? You lift the veils Lift the veils … More
Jewel
Oh, seekers of Truth! inside the prison cell where every spirit wanted to escape there is another scripture in the … More
Blessed
Oh, seekers of the Path! as a child, don’t feel puzzled as a sister, don’t feel obliged as a woman, … More
Shame
Oh, my soul! isn’t it shameful to ignore the Beloved’s Attributes that shines perfectly through the pain and loneliness you … More
Light
The Beloved says: to My friends: every step you make, I will watch you every road you take, I will … More
Tyrant
O commanding ego of mine! get lost, don’t be my servant leave me alone; I hate duality stop! stop arousing … More
Loneliness
Oh, Dearest One! every part of my body shudders because of loneliness my heart laments because of separation from Thee … More
Egoistic
Oh advocates of Love! How can we delight in stillness if our egoistic lifestyles are surrounded by competitiveness? © Copyright … More
Risk
Oh, my Love! my lips can’t take the risk of keeping in silence Your promise is great not a pretense … More
Temporal
Oh, my Beloved! what does it profit me to be in a colorful world when emptiness surrounds me? I am … More
Mom & Monk
The Mom and the Monk! The mom nurtures. She exists for humanityThe monk inspires. She is the energy of humanity … More
Stop!
Oh, my soul! How long will you continue to strive for what you call “Excellence”? Wake up from Slumber dear … More
Heedfulness
Oh my soul! be heedful, for the worst separation of all is being away from your original home disconnected from … More
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