astonishing light

September 14, 2010

I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being.

– Hafez of Persia

2 Responses to “astonishing light”


  1. Hafez is one of my all-time favourite poets and mystics. I hope one day to be able to read his work in the original.

    • Scott Says:

      That’s cool. That particular quote seems extremely heartfelt. As if there were a direct connection from his mind to everyone who has ever felt alone. As if “big mind” was reminding itself that everything’s going to be ok.


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