Remembering the Divine Self
In one of his talks, Shunyamurti reminds us that most of humanity has forgotten God. Neville Goddard echoes this by teaching that God is none other than our Divine Self — the very core of our being. When this truth is forgotten, we are left like a ship adrift without a rudder, lost amidst the winds of desire, fear, and distraction.
This is not merely a matter of forgetting religion; it is a forgetting of our inner compass. Without remembrance (dhikr), we lose the anchor of accountability. Life becomes an endless pursuit of gain, while injustice is excused and conscience numbed. The ego, imagining itself the only authority, grows arrogant, blind, and restless.
We see this tragedy playing out before our very eyes in Palestine. A people besieged, starved, and bombed — yet the world turns away, blinded by politics, fear, or indifference. This is what happens when humanity forgets God: compassion fades, accountability dies, and oppression takes root.
But how do we awaken the world from this blindness? How do we call people back to remembrance?
Perhaps the truth is — we cannot convince the masses through argument alone. The heart does not return to God by debate, but by remembrance. What we can do is live as reminders:
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By embodying sincerity, compassion, and humility, we stir a sleeping memory within others.
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By nurturing small circles of remembrance, we allow light to ripple outward.
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By speaking truth with dignity and without hatred, we bear witness against injustice.
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Through art, writing, and creativity, we bypass the defenses of the intellect and speak directly to the heart.
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And above all, by prayer, for only God turns the hearts of humanity.
The Qur’an reminds us:
“So remember Me; I will remember you. And be grateful to Me and do not deny Me.”
— Surah Al-Baqarah 2:152
Palestine, despite its suffering, is also a mirror. It shows us how remembrance survives even under the harshest conditions. The children who whisper Allahu Akbar under the rubble, the mothers who recite Qur’an while burying their loved ones — they are living reminders that faith cannot be crushed, that God is never forgotten by those who hold Him close.
We may not be able to awaken the entire world, but we can become lighthouses — quiet signals on the shore. Our presence, our words, and our actions can whisper to the weary soul: You have not truly lost your way. The compass still lies within you. God is not far — He is closer than your jugular vein.
In remembering God, we remember ourselves. In remembering ourselves, we reclaim the strength to live with accountability, compassion, and purpose.
And perhaps, just perhaps, that remembrance will touch a heart or two — and in the eyes of eternity, that is enough.
Du’a for Palestine
Ya Allah, Lord of the oppressed and Hearer of the broken hearts, grant strength to the people of Palestine, heal their wounds, protect their children, and shower Your mercy upon their martyrs. Place peace in their hearts, justice upon their land, and light in their graves. Do not let their suffering be in vain, but make it a cause for the awakening of this world. Ameen.
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