Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Concerning Sleep

When I am with you, we stay up all night.
When you’re not here, I can’t go to sleep.

Praise Allah for these two insomnias!
And the difference between them

-Rumi

3 comments:

  1. Rumi epitomised engaged surrender brilliantly this way..

    From a human perspective, theres a certain contentment in the realisation that things are as they should be.. as Allah intends.. and the knowledge that thanks are due to Him for all things is a catalyst for soul-enrichment, and for growth.

    Sometimes, Rumi has me speechless..
    and mosttimes.. i talk too much :)

    Heres wishing one and all gardens of grace and contentment.

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  2. !You’ve no idea how hard I’ve looked for a gift to bring You.
    Nothing seemed right.
    What’s the point of bringing gold to the gold mine, or water to the Ocean.

    Everything I came up with was like taking spices to the Orient.
    It’s no good giving my heart and my soul because you already have these.

    So- I’ve brought you a mirror.
    Look at yourself and remember me."


    Have some Rumi from me Emmy :-D I am becomming a huggeeeee fan!

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