Author: Anne

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LEAN IN

It is hard to hate people close up, lean in.

Quote from the book BRAVING THE WILDERNESS by Brené Brown
 
 

REFLECTION:  

  • Is there someone you are in conflict with? 
  • How can you “lean in” and engage in a meaningful dialogue? 
  • Take some action to move closer to dialogue with someone today.

OF BEING WOVEN

The way is full of genuine sacrifice.

The thickets blocking the path are anything that keep you from that, any fear that you may be broken to bits like a glass bottle.  This road demands courage and stamina, yet it’s full of footprints!  Who are these companions?  They are rungs in your ladder.  Use them!  With company you quicken your ascent. 

You may be happy enough going along, but with others you’ll get farther and faster.

From: The Essential RUMI Translations by Coleman Barks with John Moyne

REFLECTION:

  • What fears are blocking your paths?
  • How can you have more courage and stamina?
  • Identify some companions.  Who are they?  How can you engage them to go with you?

ALL THE TALENTS OF GOD

All the talents of God are within you.           

How could you be otherwise when your soul derived from His Genes!

I love that expression, “All the talents of God are within you.”

Sometimes Hafiz cannot help but to applaud  certain words that rise from my depths

Like the scent of a lover’s body.

Hold this book close to your heart For it contains wonderful Secrets.

 

From: THE GIFT  Poems by Hafiz The Great Sufi Master Translations by Daniel Ladinsky

REFLECTION:

  • Do you believe all the talents of God are within you? 
  • What are they – do an honest inventory.
  • How can you honor them… thus honoring God too!