Today, like every other day, we wake up empty
and frightened. Don't open the door to the study
and begin reading. Take down a musical instrument.
Let the beauty we love be what we do.
There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
5 comments:
At the request of a Rumi Reader, I have enabled comments, because I agree that someone, sometime might want to write about the power of Rumi's words. So many times they have met me in ways I just have to share, and so I want you to have that opportunity here. There is no expectation for comments, but please do write something if you feel the urge. ~ Ruth
I need this one, to be reminded that the beauty is what we do, not just using the mind to think about the beauty.
ReplyDeleteahhh yes. these are the words on my blog header. "let the beauty we love be waht we do." a passionate challenge and a reminder. steven
ReplyDeleteYes, steven's blog header. I saw this one coming up in the book about two weeks ago and have been looking forward to its appearance here. It's among my fav Rumi poems.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...my pen is my musical instrument. I can never get enough of Rumi. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Marion
Yes, I remember quoting this once on my blog too. Beautiful in its brevity and simplicity, and always a great comfort and source of inspiration. To be reread constantly!
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