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A Love Like That Lights up the Whole Sky

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Paula
The Sun Never Says
Even after all this time
The sun never says to the earth,
“You owe Me.”Look what happens with
A love like that,
It lights the Whole Sky.
– Hafiz, from The Gift
 

I don’t remember the first time I heard this quote, but it has dazzled and amazed me for some time. The idea that nature, with out any obligation, takes care of itself is a delight. The altruism of this quote is striking and inspiring. I find it rare that anyone does something without asking (or silently expecting) for anything in return. Yet every day, nature works in harmony, without any thought of right or wrong, without any sense of debt or ownership. It happens because it is so.

If each of us can work within that same balance; giving freely, without expectation, how could we change this world? Would hunger and anger and hurt and hate and poverty be gone? I think so. If we just could forget our pre-assigned human roles, and reach for our Source a bit more, we too could Light up the Whole Sky.

This poem is found in the book “The Gift,” by Hafiz. You can pick up a copy here.

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Comments

6 responses to “A Love Like That Lights up the Whole Sky”

  1. practicalspirit Avatar
    practicalspirit

    Hi Paula, Thanks for stopping by, I think you are the first person to add this button. I love Lucrecer’s art and am so happy to see it here! Have a great day.
    Staci

  2. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    Thanks Staci! I love her art as well and I like the idea of the group you’ve started 🙂
    Paula

  3. Out of Place Avatar
    Out of Place

    I was fortunate to have the luxury of accidentally reaching your blog. Your writing is absolutely marvelous. And your description of nature’s relationship has truly dazzled me. Beautiful!

  4. Meg Avatar
    Meg

    I’ve never heard that quote before, but I love it! I’m glad you shared.

    Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!

  5. vicky3619 Avatar
    vicky3619

    Thanks for this post 🙂 this quote is amazing !

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