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On Work

And what is it to work with love?
It is to weave the cloth with threads drawn from your heart,
even as if your beloved were to wear that cloth.
It is to build a house with affection,
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Questions of Life

You always say you never harmed anybody. How can you be so sure ? Questions of Life are a tool for reflection. Let the question be with you and go deep. Make note of the answers.

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The ardent alchemist

A reagent is a substance to bring about a chemical reaction. It cracks open old bondage and allows for a transformation to happen. Welcome the disturber !

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Questions of Life

You always say you want to know the truth. But are you sure you do not want to be right ? Questions of Life are a tool for reflection. Let the question be with you and go deep. Make note … Continue reading

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Questions of Life

You always say you are honest. But are you truthful ? Questions of Life are a tool for reflection. Let the question be with you and go deep. Make note of the answers.

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Laughter came from every brick

Just these two words He spoke changed my life, “Enjoy Me.” What a burden I thought I was to carry – a crucifix, as did He. Love once said to me, “I know a song, would you like to hear … Continue reading

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The ardent alchemist

Always take the path of least resistance to lead you to your zone of least comfort. Freedom is never found in the agreeable, – it is hidden beyond the  unpleasant.

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The wisdom of Rumi

Friend, our closeness is this Anywhere you put your foot Feel me in the firmness under you How ist it with this love I see your world and not you ? From: the illuminated Rumi

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The ardent alchemist

To have a dream come true – that’s the inspiration of the alchemist. Dream a dream, catch it’s essence and make it real. Never let anyone tell you that a dream is just a dream. It is your heart’s desire.

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The wisdom of Rumi

Until you’ve found pain, you won’t reach the cure Until you’ve given up life, you won’t unite with the supreme soul Until you’ve found fire inside yourself, like the Friend, You won’t reach the spring of life, like Khezr. Khezr … Continue reading

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