Hafiz, a 14th century Persian mystic, became one of my favorite poets immediately upon hearing “Absolutely Clear.” It was my birthday. I was participating in a meditation intensive—distracted by emotions (or so I judged) of sadness preoccupying me in the wake of a painful romantic break-up.
Some time ago, I found a compelling passage in a small-in-size-huge-in-impact book called TRUE LOVE, A Practice for Awakening the Heart by the Buddhist monk and teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh.
This HARVESTING LOVE Blog, is dedicated to Finding Love in Unexpected (& Expected) Places, thus releasing the energy of love into the world.
The blog’s purpose is also to treasure the gift of language, the power of giving voice.
Don’t postpone joy.
Don’t tuck it in a pocket and forget which one.
Don’t tell it just one more thing, then…
Don’t give joy lower status than all the other children of need.
