"The world grows green again, and runs with gardens.
Souls open, like suns, and link with one another." Rumi
These words remind me that the root of the Hebrew word for salvation means "making wide." I hope that this practice has encouraged us to know some deeper shades of green and open up to life as widely as we're able. Just as we might throw open our doors and windows in springtime, so might our souls open as well, and stretch out naturally to take on their original shape of wholeness.
Thank you for your "presence" here. I've thoroughly enjoyed our conversations, both online and personal.
The practices and thoughts over the last month have been but a few suggestions to help us realize what Rumi also promised, "There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground, there are a thousand ways to go home again."
May you be at home. May you be at peace. May you always keep it green. Amen.
A parting gift, because what's over now isn't done, it's prologue for what's to come...
As I strive for an internal peace, there is an obstacle which, even if all else suddenly became resolved, keeps even personal peace out of reach. The country I pledge alliegence to is at war. I read the words of Rumi and wonder if ever the world will grow green again and run with gardens. I do know I will miss this blog!
ReplyDeletedmb, amen to your words. i believe we must appreciate the green of creation, cultivate it in ourselves, and also not be afraid to call attention and action to where the earth and life have been scorched by violence, hatred or injustice.
ReplyDeletethank you for participating in this month's practice!
Thank you Ken and everyone else who wrote something and those who just read it and helped by their presence.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Gil, and thank you for being a part of our practice!
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