The Truth has shared so much of Itself with me That I can no longer call myself A man, a woman, an angel, Or even pure Soul.
HafezRead
Every desire of your body is holy;_x000D_ _x000D_ Every desire of your body is_x000D_ _x000D_ Holy.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the sanctity of physical desires, suggesting they are a natural and divine aspect of human existence.
Hafez's quote invites us to embrace our bodily desires as sacred expressions of our human experience. By recognizing the holiness in our physical cravings, it encourages a balanced view of our emotions and instincts, urging us to accept and celebrate them rather than suppressing or judging them. It speaks to the idea that our desires are integral to our identity and spiritual journey.
In practice
This quote can be used in a discussion about body positivity.
The Truth has shared so much of Itself with me That I can no longer call myself A man, a woman, an angel, Or even pure Soul.
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So in the Libyan fable it is told That once an eagle, stricken with a dart, Said, when he saw the fashion of the shaft: With our own feathers, not by others' hands, Are we now smitten.
Those writers who lie on the watch for novelty can have little hope of greatness; for great things cannot have escaped former observation.
Ask a man which way he is going to vote, and he will probably tell you. Ask him, however, why, and vagueness is all.
It's very liberating when you finally realize it's impossible to make everyone like you.
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