I love reserving the silent meditations for Sundays. And while today's Hafez quotes are great for leading us into silence, they make me hopeful for humanity as well. Hafez was a Muslim Sufi who lived in Iran during the 1300's, just after "The Crusades" when all of the Christian and Muslim world was at war … Continue reading Become like one who is awestruck and nourished listening to a golden nightingale sing.
A part of our psyche is naturally deeply invested in the survival of this flesh and blood body. We could call it 'Small-self', 'Ego', or perhaps our ‘scared parts'. Since before you were born, your sub-conscious has been recording all of the details of everything you have ever experienced. And more importantly, it’s been keeping … Continue reading Since before you were born, your sub-conscious has been recording everything you have ever experienced.
Reading through the work of Hafez, I’m always aware of how the “tongue in cheek”, almost mischievous nature of his words brings an air of playfulness to what can feel like deep and serious topics. Hafez's poetry is a delightful blend of wisdom and humor, inviting us to embrace life's playful side. His words challenge … Continue reading I am afraid that you still think you have a thousand serious moves to make.
How do you see your SELF? When you look at yourself, what do you see? Do you realize that what you see when you look at yourself is most likely to be a story that you were told over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over … Continue reading How do you even know what your name is?
Today’s conversation is about coping mechanisms, and especially the masks we find ourselves reaching for in order to feel like we're being accepted by the humans around us. A “coping mechanism” is not a moral failing, it’s just the scared part of a human trying hard to deal with what can sometimes feel like too … Continue reading It will drag you for days like a broken man behind a farting camel.
Have you ever witnessed the profound impact of simple human kindness? A small gesture, a compassionate word, or even just a silent presence can illuminate another's world in the darkest of times. It's a reminder of our inherent capacity to offer love and support without expectation of return. There is a profound beauty in this … Continue reading Look what happens with a love like that, it lights the whole sky…
Our teacher for this week is the Persian poet Hafez (another common spelling of his name is Hafiz) who’s pen name means “the memorizer, the safe keeper”. He was born in 1325 in what is now known as Iran. To this day his works are often found in the homes of Persian speakers, who learn … Continue reading Celebrate everything that you want to see more of!
Khwāja Shams-al-Dīn Muḥammad Ḥāfeẓ-e Shīrāzī, better known by his pen name Hafez, is widely considered one of the greatest masters of Persian poetry. Living in 14th-century Shiraz, a vibrant center of arts and learning, Hafez's work is a cornerstone of Persian literature and a deeply cherished part of Iranian culture. His poetry, primarily composed in … Continue reading Hafez Collection
