Peace and Freedom Newsletter - September 2008
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Dear Friend,
We all have had tough times in our lives. Though losing my son 13 years ago and slowly losing my father to dementia presently, I must remain connected. Not only to family who came before me and family who follow me, but to all of you. Hence, this communication monthly. Peace, forgiveness and joy on your journey.
~ Azim N. Khamisa
~ Azim N. Khamisa
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Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you; they're supposed to help you discover who you are. - Bernice Johnson Reagon American Historian and Musician |
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The Spiritual Transitions Carry Us Onward
Continue to Pray for Us All ... I am deeply touched by the many messages I received from many of you who read my last newsletter regarding my latest "bardo" or spiritual challenge. I am touched with your healing thoughts, energy, love and prayers.
Many Blessings,It seems like challenges always come in threes. Thirteen years ago, I too experienced three life-changing challenges. On a Monday a significant lady in my life ended our 14-month relationship; on that Thursday my father had a 12-hour open heart operation and nearly died, and the following Saturday, I tragically lost my Tariq. Any one of these life experiences could throw you into a tailspin. Having all three in the same week blew all of my fuses and it took over three and a half years to heal and get back to even keel. These last two months have not been as devastating but again July and August were very difficult as I reported in my last newsletter with excruciating back pain (caused by a pinched nerve in the cervical area), a derailed personal relationship and my father in the hospital diagnosed with dementia. Some of this has been resolved, and the remainder is in a Bardo state. With assistance through the grace of God and intense physical therapy and acupuncture, my pain has subsided and I am off pain medication and have been that way for three weeks. I still have a little tingling going down my right arm but all in all I am 95 percent healed. The personal relationship did end with grace and dignity and for good reasons. While the outcome is painful, the resolution feels good and complete, and the lessons learned provide growth and spiritual evolution. I am certain that with the advent of time more wisdom will be garnered from this emotional roller-coaster experience. My Dad's situation, however, is not going to get better. He completed his fifth week in the hospital, and I spent a whole week with him and my mother last week. We visited him twice a day. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. we fed him lunch; from 4 to 9 p.m. we fed him dinner and tucked him into bed. It has been very difficult to see a proud grown man with an authoritative commanding voice slowly turn into a docile and empty state. While he can still recognize all of his family, he can not say much. He speaks very softly now and has a hard time completing a full sentence. The good thing is he does not remember much so he has little to worry about. He is not in pain and that is a huge blessing as is the fact that all of his family get on well and love each other and him very much. He is 84 and has had a good life. The family is financially OK, living in a nice home that is paid off and close to the hospital and the mosque which is a big part of my Mum's life. I was also there to support my Mum who is very strong spiritually and an amazing woman who has taught me much. I know she appreciated me being there. As the eldest son in a Muslim family I have played the role of the surrogate father (which is my responsibility) for many years. Now my father is in a good place: lots of light and trees and the help is mostly supportive, kind and friendly. He is never coming home, and my prayers are that he passes (when it is his time to go) and goes home peacefully and is reunited with his family and Tariq. I know through my strong connection with my son that he will provide all the assistance my Dad will need to cross over. My Dad sleeps a lot and I believe continues to crossover often, talking with my elder sister Yasmin who died on his birthday four years ago. So I know he has a lot of help on the other side. What is hard is losing the anchor of my boat and my family, already having lost Tariq, the master sail. Life teaches one many lessons. And in spite of being without a master sail and an anchor, my faith in God and the Universe sustains me and my family. I do feel this unseen power that propels us forward and needs no anchor or sail. I do believe the unseen hand - even without compass - has a firm grasp of the rudder and the wheel and is guiding us in good and bad climate. And it does this so we can continue our journey to self-realization and to achieve our life's purpose of serving humanity fully and completely until it is our time to go home. For this I am eternally grateful and blessed. Thank you for your love and support. Please continue to pray for my Dad. Azim N. Khamisa |
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| AZIM COMING TO AGNT CONFERENCE OCT 1 |
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| Are You Ready to be a Socially Conscious Leader?
Azim Khamisa will be presenting at this prestigious gathering "The Evolution of Revolution" which includes the likes of Rev. Michael Beckwith of "The Secret," Barbara Marx Hubbard and Dr. John Hagelin. Come join Azim for his new presentation on Socially Conscious Leadership, taking our life's experiences and turning them into avenues to create social change on a large scale. You are ready. The Evolution of Revolution
Shining Dawn's Early Light on Spirit, Science and the System Socially Conscious Leadership Inspiration, Strategies & Practice Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $100 with conference registration $150 (not attending conference) Breakout Session Friday October 3, 2008 1:30 - 3 p.m. Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa 44-400 Indian Wells Lane Indian Wells, California 92210 Everyone in attendance will receive a free DVD or CD gift.
MORE ON ... Conference General Info Registration Azim's Full Day Intensive October 1 Azim's breakout session October 3 |
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| Azim Khamisa Recommends Reading on Giving Back | |
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"The Power of Giving" by Dear Friend and Teacher
I'd like to recommend to you a great work by a dear friend and teacher of mine, Azim Jamal: "The Power of Giving: How Giving Back Enriches us All." This book, co-authored with Harvey McKinnon, talks about creating abundance in your home, at work and in your community. It's a great read you can find on Amazon.com or by clicking HERE.
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INSPIRATIONAL PRODUCTS AVAILABLE - DVDs and CDs
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The Compilations Bring the Best of Azim's Talks
A Collage of Inspiration on the Path of Peace TAPESTRY - AUDIO and DVD SERIES
 Collecting his best audios and videos into special packages, watch or listen as Azim delivers the message of peace. For the video series, Azim delivers a keynote address for a large corporation, speaks before young adults at a Juvenile Hall, addresses an International Conference on Peace, and offers an introduction to the story behind TKF. For the audio series, Azim gives a one-on-one interview, delivers a keynote address and talks of his time with the Dalai Lama. For Purchase, click HERE FORGIVENESS BOOKS
Following up Azim's award-winning "From Murder to Forgiveness" published in 1998, the highly anticipated sequel "From Forgiveness to Fulfillment" was published November 2007. This is the exciting next chapter in the evolution of a man not only healing his heart but also helping to heal the wounds of a society. - From Murder to Forgiveness - $19.95 |
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