Fwd: April 18 - Dances of Universal Peace - Seeing the Divine in All

[Aatoon Nina Massey]

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From: Dances of Universal Peace, Shalem Center, Columbus Sufi Community, <ereed-shale...@shared1.ccsend.com>
Date: Tue, Apr 7, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Subject: April 18 - Dances of Universal Peace - Seeing the Divine in All
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Welcome to All!

Seeing the Divine in All Saturday, April 18th at 7:00  Early Spring reminds us of the presence of the divine life force in all things, a time when flowers, grasses and other plants emerge, returning to life seemingly overnight. The ever-present force enlivening them was temporarily veiled from our perception by the natural cycles.  Many spiritual paths have practices to enable us to see the divine everywhere, in people as well as all of creation. Such practices aid us in overcoming the illusion of separation and help us to remember the underlying unity of the universe. “Ultimately, seeing the divine face in all beings encourages a profound transformation – one that starts from within and radiates outwards, nurturing a more empathetic, compassionate and united world.” (divinegong.org) Only God I Saw   In the market, in the cloister--only God I saw. In the valley and on the mountain--only God I saw. Him I have seen beside me oft in tribulation; In favour and in fortune--only God I saw. In prayer and fasting, in praise and contemplation, In the religion of the Prophet--only God I saw. Neither soul nor body, accident nor substance, Qualities nor causes--only God I saw. I opened mine eyes and by the light of His face around me In all the eye discovered--only God I saw. Like a candle I was melting in His fire: Amidst the flames outflashing--only God I saw. Myself with mine own eyes I saw most clearly, But when I looked with God's eyes--only God I saw. I passed away into nothingness, I vanished, And lo, I was the All-living--only God I saw. -- Baba Kuhi of Shiraz English version by Reynold A. Nicholson Original Language Persian/Farsi Photos by Laura Ishtara Bergman LOCATION  Scroll down for more information. North Congregational United Church of Christ justnorthucc.org 2040 W. Henderson Rd.  Columbus, OH 43220  (Two miles west of 315, just past Reed Road, north side of Henderson Rd.) Those who are familiar with this church know it as "Just North United Church of Christ" even though the sign says "North Congregational United Church of Christ." Park in back of building. Look for sign marking the door. Enter at main rear door under the main church sign. ________________________ All are welcome! Bring a friend, come and try this form of peacemaking through the arts! No previous experience required. All chants and body prayers are taught. Live musicians. IF you wish, bring a snack to share for afterwards. See special needs below. No charge. Donations gladly accepted to pay for the room rental. Upcoming dates: MAY 16 JUNE 20 JULY 18 AUGUST 15 ___________________________ Special Note: NO PEANUTS! Please do not bring any snack items made with peanuts and/ or made in a kitchen or factory where peanuts have been used. Please read labels carefully for peanut warnings. There are preschoolers who use the same room as the dances who are highly allergic to peanuts. Let's carefully protect the kids. Thank you! For more information contact: er...@shalemcenter.org or aatoon.ni...@gmail.com Shalem Center 881 High Street, Suite 206 Worthington, OH 43085 shalemcenter.org

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Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and righting,
there is a field. I’ll meet you there.

When the soul lies down in that grass,
the world is too full to talk about.
Ideas, language, even the phrase each other
doesn’t make any sense.

                             -Rumi

[Aatoon Nina Massey]

Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and righting,
there is a field. I’ll meet you there.

When the soul lies down in that grass,
the world is too full to talk about.
Ideas, language, even the phrase each other
doesn’t make any sense.

                             -Rumi