Daily Archives: November 2, 2010

The wisdom of Rumi

    “Fountain of Fire” is one of my favorite Rumi books. Everything in it resonates with me and I often use it for guidance or inspiration. “My dear friend” has a symbolic meaning – never lose hope, or despair … Continue reading

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The Two

Beautiful symbolism in this gem of a poem by Hugo von Hoffmannsthal, who wrote the poem when he was only 22 years old. The place was fin de ciecle Vienna, and the sense of awakening, departure from the old, death … Continue reading

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