Sunday Quote: Light

I wish I could show you,

when you are lonely or in darkness

the astonishing light of your own being

Hafiz

I’m reminded of part of another poem by Hafiz “…and I often sing. But still, my dear, you do not come out. I have fallen in love with Someone who hides inside you.”
It can be so wonderful to see someone’s astonishing light, and also so frustrating when they don’t see it or don’t want to hear a word about it. In time…

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Mindfulbalance supports the slow, patient practice of mindfulness meditation, as a way to find balance and meaning in life, reduce stress and develop health and wellbeing. It contains reflections to encourage the practice of meditation as well as occasional posts from psychology, spirituality and the wisdom traditions. The daily posts are prompted by Rilke's advice: "Write about what your everyday life offers you, your sorrows and desires, the thoughts that pass through your mind, and your belief in some kind of beauty". Written in County Laois, Ireland