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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We have come into this exquisite world to experience ever and ever more deeply our divine courage, freedom and light!
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of embracing our inner strength and the beauty of life to achieve true freedom.
Hafez's quote speaks to the human experience, suggesting that life is a journey of deepening our understanding and expression of our inherent courage, freedom, and the light that resides within us. It implies that by connecting with these qualities, we can navigate the complexities of existence and appreciate the exquisite nature of our world.
In practice
This quote can inspire a motivational speech about personal growth at a community event.
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.
I once asked a bird, how is it that you fly in this gravity of darkness? She responded, 'love lifts me.'
The earth has disappeared beneath my feet, It fled from all my ecstasy. Now like a singing air creature I feel the rose keep opening.
For I have learned that every heart will get_x000D_ What it prays for_x000D_ Most.
Love sometimes gets tired of speaking sweetly and wants to rip to shreds all your erroneous notions of the truth that make you fight within yourself, dear one, and with others, causing the world to weep on too many fine days... The Beloved sometimes wants to do us a great favor: Hold us upside down and shake all the nonsense out.
Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living in better conditions.
We must be ready to learn from one another, not claiming that we alone possess all truth and that somehow we have a corner on God.
In a weird way I must have loved my little collection of hurts and wounds. They provided me with some real nice sympathy, with the feeling I was exceptional... What a special case I was.
The willingness to reach inside every part of yourself opens the door to total understanding. You place your entire identity on the line, not just an isolated part. This may sound daunting, but actually itβs the most natural way to approach any situation. When you hold some part of yourself in reserve you deny it exposure to life; you repress its energy and keep it form understanding what it needs to know.
It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.
When the uncarved wood is split, its parts are put to use. When the sage is put to use, he becomes the head.
Be thankful for the thorns and thistles, which keep you from being in love with this world, and becoming an idolater.
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