What Wonders Can You See With Your Eyes Closed?

Photo Silent_Surrender_by_bibbles @ deviantart

From Denny: OK, if you haven't read an ounce of any culture's mysticism this one will make your mind do somersaults. It is true though about how important it is to remove life's distractions, especially those so appealing to our eyes: food, clothes, money, places to see, places to own and more. Sometimes, it's just a good idea to find a quiet spot, take a while to relax, close your eyes, drift and then look inward. You will find beauty that is undescribed, unuttered and unusual.

Quote

* Close both eyes to see with the other eye. - Rumi

How Beauty, Love and Action Interact

Image by Always Be CoOL via Flickr

From Denny: The famous Persian poet, Rumi, was a nobleman and great scholar of the 13th century. He met a wandering famous spiritual teacher named Shams who mentored Rumi about mysticism. Rumi was clearly transformed by the intense relationship. His poetry reflects the inner journey of discovery and reunion with God that, like any true mystic, transcends specific religion.

Peonies, like those in the photo and Rumi's inspiration from his poems, are complex flowers of many interlocking petals, yet unfurl into something incredibly beautiful! A European friend once paid me the greatest compliment to compare me to a peony and it has remained her nickname for me ever since...

“Let the beauty that you love be what you do.” - Rumi