There is a line often attributed to Rumi that has followed countless people through seasons of grief: “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” Whether or not these words appeared exactly as they are often quoted today, they beautifully capture the spirit of Rumi’s writings. The 13th-century Persian mystic did not denyContinue reading “The Wound and the Light”
Category Archives: Love and relationships
The Four Relationships That Shape Your Life
Every life is built on relationships. When we hear that word, our minds often drift to family, friends or romance. Yet beneath all of these are a few deeper relationships that subtly shape the quality of every day we live. When these are healthy, life begins to feel more grounded. When they are neglected, evenContinue reading “The Four Relationships That Shape Your Life”
The Love That Refuses to Let Go
This morning, I found myself listening to Reckless Love performed by the songwriter, Cory Asbury. I had heard it before, but today it lingered differently. Some songs entertain. Others accompany us through the day. Then there are those rare songs that seem to pull back a curtain, allowing us to glimpse something we have alwaysContinue reading “The Love That Refuses to Let Go”
To the Man Who Steadied My World
There is something sacred about fatherhood that often goes unnoticed. It seldom announces itself. It rarely demands attention. More often than not, it hides in ordinary moments, in quiet sacrifices, in long days that no one applauds, and in prayers whispered where no one else can hear. Perhaps that is why the influence of aContinue reading “To the Man Who Steadied My World”
The Quiet Strength of the Middle Way
For some time now, I have been enjoying The Untethered Soul, a book by Michael Singer. Every now and then, a chapter stops me in my tracks—not because it sounds profound, but because it speaks directly to ordinary life in a deeply practical way. Chapter 18, The Secret of the Middle Way, was one ofContinue reading “The Quiet Strength of the Middle Way”
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