All Thy Holy Names and Forms = May 22-27 2009
Guest Teachers
Abraham & Halima Sussman
Abraham Sussman, Psy.D.
Abraham is a direct student of Sufi Murshid Samuel Lewis, and serves as a senior teacher in the Sufi Ruhaniat International. He is a Mentor Teacher of the Dances of Universal Peace, and an accomplished musician. In recent years he has generated several musical CD’s: Voice of the Heart, Beginnings (in collaboration with Saadi Neil Douglas-Klotz), and In Peace:A Call to Unity (with Halima). Abraham is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. He has a BA from Yale, an M.A.T from Harvard, and a Doctorate in Professional Psychology from Antioch/NE. He has been the clinical director of Agua Viva Associates since 1976, and Soma Counselling Center since1980, specializing in holistic health, sacred psychology, group therapy, and relationship counseling. He and Halima have been partners since 1972 and have four wonderful sons together.Halima Sussman
Halima is a Senior Mentor Teacher of the Dances of Universal Peace, and currently serves on the Guidance Council for the Mentor Teachers Guild, which oversees training in the Dances and Walks, and support for Mentor Teachers. She is a senior teacher in the Sufi Ruhaniat International, and also serves as an ordained minister. Halima has been licensed as a Clinical Social Worker since 1980, working in diverse settings; from Nursing Homes, Birthing Centers, and State Hospitals to Private Practices, providing psychotherapy, counseling, supervision, and support to young and old, couples, families, and groups. In her work with people, she integrates the process of personal inquiry with meditation, art, and breathwork. Her personal delight has been the mothering of four wonderful sons, the companioning of her marriage, growing her garden, and nurturing a sangha of fellow practitioners!From: http://www.northeastsufis.org/
"Sufism is the religion of the heart. The religion in which the most important thing is to seek God in the heart of mankind."
Hazrat Inayat Khan
Teachers and Staff
Khabir Kitz
Allaudin Ottinger
Nuria Sabato
Firdousi Wyrick
Rahimah Sweeney
Hakima Greentree
Zahir Orest
Zakir Twaddle
Buraq Olson
Spiritual Directors
Jeanie Karima Kuntz & Roman Zahir Orest
Camp Manager
Ben Moore
Registrar
Susan Halima Schabilion
Videos
Photos
Birthdays
There are no birthdays today
“The Sufi recognizes the Murshid (teacher) in all beings of the world, and is ready to learn from young and old, educated and uneducated, rich and poor, without questioning from whom one learns. Then one begins to see the light of Risalat, the torch of truth which shines before one in every being and thing in the universe.” Hazrat Inayat Khan
We make the affirmation of “Turning Toward the Light” as we gather to renew friendships, to support each other spiritually, to dance, pray and deepen into practices. Our guest teachers Halima and Abraham Sussman travel the world offering Dances and Sufi teachings. Our local communities have a wealth of devoted teachers with much wisdom to share; and along with the camp staff and wonderful musicians make our sacred space a living treasure.
With love, Zahir and Karima
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Registration
29th Annual Spring
Ozark Sufi Camp
Friday May 27 through Wednesday June 1, 201
| Early Regist. Discount | Postmarked after May 10th | |
| Adult | $260 or 80/day | $350 or 100/day |
| Sr: 65+/ Young Adult: 18-24 | $200 or 60/day | $260 or 80/day |
| Teen(13-17) | $160 or 50/day | $200 or 60/day |
| Child | $100 or 40/day | $120 or 50/day |
| Additional Children(each) | $70 or 20/day | $80 or 30/day |
Fees at the Gate: $100/day for Adults, $80/day for Young adults / Seniors / $60/day for Teens, and $50/day for first child, $30/day for each additional child.
Daily rate applies to any given 24-hour period. No fees for children under 3.
Your arrival and departure day / time on your registration form helps us plan for headcounts at meals. Getting your registration form with fees paid by May 10th will allow us to save money in bulk food purchase, thereby keeping your camp fees affordable.
Teachers, Staff, and those receiving scholarships need to send in registration form as well.
Reservations: To reserve a space at camp, a $100 minimum per adult must be sent with your registration form. The remainder of the balance is due by May 10th.
Camp fees are really discounted for registering and paying early (see above chart). This helps you out financially and helps us get ready for camp.
There is a $50 per adult cancellation fee until camp starts. Refunds take six to eight weeks after camp to process. No refunds after camp starts.
Please make checks payable to:
Shining Heart Community
and mail to Registrar:
Halima Susan Schabilion
510 Ridgeway Ave
Columbia, MO 65203
Contact: springsuficamp@yahoo.com or (573)-815-0352
(If an email, Subject line should read: Registar)
Letter from Our Spiritual Director
Coming Soon ....
Spring camp theme is Here...
About Inner Preparation: I have often realized, near the end of past camps, what I came for. "Oh, I wish camp was longer. Why didn't I remember at the beginning?" I know about intention and how I can be more and more conscious with each interaction, passing love and support along to others. But it takes some time to remember at a deep enough level to have the potency or the consciousness to pass it on to others. What if I start camp in the state where I usually end it. As camp approaches I intend to be more and more conscious of the possibilities of, "whenever two or more are gathered". Please join me in a way that you know works for you. Let us begin to prepare ourselves now so when camp begins we're conscious enough to serve at the deepest levels.
Scholarship Help Available
Would a scholarship be helpful?
Dearest Seekers,
"Toward the One, the Perfection of Love ,Harmony, and Beauty, the only Being, United with All the Illuminated Souls, who form the Embodiment of the Master, the Spirit of Guidance."
We would like to invite you to a party. We will be preparing and serving fabulous food and drink, cleaning and providing space for our Beloved Family, new friends and old, teachers and pupils. Needed to create the center of the "little wheel turned by Faith" is your gracious service.
There are many ways to help Paul Kaivalya, our Kitchen Supervisor. Shifts during the day and night are open and awaiting your energy with Full and Part-time scholarship possibilities.
Specifically:
Clean-up: 2 Supervisor/Co-captains
1-2 helpers per meal and dessert
Beverages: 2 Preparers/ Co-Captains
3-4 helpers throughout the day
Preparation: 2-3 per meal
Dessert Preparer
Special Diets Prime Creator
Preferably these positions are filled by teens:
Late night Prep 2-3 people
Late Night Clean-up 3-4 people
It is always a challenge to fill these places. It is an effort made with Love and Attention that can be depleting or exhilarating. Please join us, if the opportunity appeals to your desire to assist our 51st camp, "The All Pervading Life In Space", to be a blessing for all of us.
Reply to Ben Moore, Manager at: suficamper@yahoo.com.
Peace be with you,
The Staff
Dearest Seekers,
"Toward the One, the Perfection of Love ,Harmony, and Beauty, the only Being, United with All the Illuminated Souls, who form the Embodiment of the Master, the Spirit of Guidance."
We would like to invite you to a party. We will be preparing and serving fabulous food and drink, cleaning and providing space for our Beloved Family, new friends and old, teachers and pupils. Needed to create the center of the "little wheel turned by Faith" is your gracious service.
There are many ways to help Paul Kaivalya, our Kitchen Supervisor. Shifts during the day and night are open and awaiting your energy with Full and Part-time scholarship possibilities.
Specifically:
Clean-up: 2 Supervisor/Co-captains
1-2 helpers per meal and dessert
Beverages: 2 Preparers/ Co-Captains
3-4 helpers throughout the day
Preparation: 2-3 per meal
Dessert Preparer
Special Diets Prime Creator
Preferably these positions are filled by teens:
Late night Prep 2-3 people
Late Night Clean-up 3-4 people
It is always a challenge to fill these places. It is an effort made with Love and Attention that can be depleting or exhilarating. Please join us, if the opportunity appeals to your desire to assist our 51st camp, "The All Pervading Life In Space", to be a blessing for all of us.
Reply to Ben Moore, Manager at: suficamper@yahoo.com.
Peace be with you,
The Staff
Blog Posts
Are We Getting Stale?
Now, don't get me wrong, I LOVE Sufi Camp, both spring and fall. I did not ask the question as a complaint! Rather, I am calling us to remembrance of the 'early days' when new ideas and ways of doing things was the familiar.
Have we gotten into a space of "we've always done it that way."? Are we complacent? Is it all "old hat"?
I have more questions than answers, and I welcome your thoughts.Remember when Furdousi challenged us with the "Integral" Approach?… Continue
Posted by Shamsuddin Jim Norton on January 14, 2011 at 5:24pm
Winter is Here and Scholarships are Going Fast
Yes winter is here... in full force... so why am I thinking of Spring Camp and scholarships?
Perhaps because I just recently had a conversation with the camp manager, Ben Moore. He told me that almost all the positions are filled. There is a wonderful position still open: Kitchen Cleanup Meister to oversee the operations of kitchen cleanup.
So how about it? Any takers?
Love Ya All,
Shams
Posted by Shamsuddin Jim Norton on December 15, 2010 at 2:24am
Spring camp in hindsight
My experience this year was different than any before; I dropped all baggage at the airport & drove to camp with an open heart, and lots of desire to experience whatever might happen. I found myself activating my "observer self" - not the detached judge of persons & events, but the One within who watches for sparks of the One around me. In the past, I might have had some resistance to the sesshin, but this year it was just what the Doctor ordered! During morning practice, Nuria gave us… Continue
Posted by Yusuf Paul Taylor on June 3, 2008 at 11:09pm
Managing a Sufi Camp
Dear Ben,
This is the blog where you and I can discuss camp management issues in a public forum. The hope is that all campers will gain a deeper appreciation of just what it takes to make a camp happen in a good way.
I look forward to your input, comments, etc. And perhaps others will join in.
Love only Love,
Shams
This is the blog where you and I can discuss camp management issues in a public forum. The hope is that all campers will gain a deeper appreciation of just what it takes to make a camp happen in a good way.
I look forward to your input, comments, etc. And perhaps others will join in.
Love only Love,
Shams
Posted by Administrator on April 8, 2008 at 3:46pm — 3 Comments
Creating your own blog
Did you know you can share your personal journey in preparing and living our family reunion (camp)? Just go to your page and start your own blog... or .... go to one of the forums and post a new message.
Light to All Beings,
Shams
Light to All Beings,
Shams
Posted by Shamsuddin Jim Norton on March 12, 2008 at 7:09pm
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