Becoming Clear – Aug. 7, 2019
“Take time to gaze in wonder at Nature, the flight of a bird, a flower in bloom, the dry leaf crumbling to dust, the flow of a river, the rising of the moon, a silhouette of a mountain against the sky. And as you do this the hard, protective shell around your heart will soften […]
The Ship Sunk In Love – July 16, 2019
Should Love’s heart rejoice unless I burn?For my heart is Love’s dwelling.If You will burn Your house, burn it, Love!Who will say, “It’s not allowed”?Burn this house thoroughly!The lover’s house improves with fire.From now on I will make burning my aim,From now on I will make burning my aim,for I am like the candle: burning […]
The Intellect Says – July 15, 2019
This week’s quotes come from the book, The Rumi Collection, edited by Kabir Helminski (Shambhala, 2005). Rumi was a Persian mystic poet of Islam, who wrote in the 13th century. His writings have been treasured by many from all spiritual traditions, and transcends language. He’s considered to be a great revealer of Love. The Intellect […]
When the Heart Leaves
Those who’ve yet to see and feel, lean heavy on thinking. It’s a shallow game to play. The philosopher Rene’ Descartes said, “I think; therefore I am.” He was wrong. The proud rule keeper asked Jesus to define what it means to be a neighbor*. Drawing the man outside the bounds of his law, he […]