a little Rumi & a little more

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Sat Nam all,

I apologise first, just in case this list turns into a Rumi's fan list...but

I just couldn't

resist sharing this one, too!

 

Keep Your Heart Awake

 

There are many whose eyes are awake

And whose hearts are alseep;

Yet, what can be seen

By mere creatures of water and clay?

But he who keeps his heart awake

Will know and live this mystery;

While the eyes of his head may sleep

His heart will open hundreds of eyes.

If your heart isn't yet illumined

Be awake always, be a seeker of the heart,

Be at war continually with your carnal soul.

But if your heart is already awakened,

Sleep peacefully, sleep in the arms of Love,

For your spiritual eye is not absent

>From the seven heavens and seven directions.

 

RUMI

 

Blessings,

Chama