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?