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 | Must read divinely tongue in cheek fervour! I could not lie anymore so I started to call my dog “God.” First he looked confused, then he started smiling, then he even danced. I kept at it : now he doesn’t even bite. I am wondering if this might work on people? Tukaram * The earth looked at him and began to dance. Mira knows why, for her soul too is in love. If you cannot picture God in a way that always strengthens you, You need to read more of my poems! Mira * It's rigged- everything, in your favor. So there is nothing to worry about. Is there some position you want, some office, some acclaim, some award, some con, some lover, maybe two, may be three, maybe four- all at once. Maybe a relationship with God? Rumi * If you cried in heaven, everyone would laugh for they would know you were just kidding. St Catherine of Siena * If I told you truth about God, you might think I was an idiot. If I lied to you about the Beautiful One you might parade me through the streets shouting, "This guy is a genius!“ This world has its pants on backwards. Most carry their values and knowledge in a jug that has a big hole in it. Thus having a clear grasp of the situation if I am asked anything these days I Just laugh! Kabir * The grass beneath a tree is content and silent. A squirrel holds an acorn in its praying hands, Offering thanks, it looks like. The nut tastes sweet; I bet the prayer spiced it up somehow. The broken shells fall on the grass, and the grass looks up and says, "Hey." And the squirrel looks down and says, "Hey." I have been saying "Hey" lately too, to God. Formalities just weren't working. Rumi * Any real ecstasy is a sign you are moving in the right direction Don’t let any prude tell you Otherwise. St Teresa of Avila * I once spoke to my friend, an old squirrel, about the Sacraments He got so excited And ran into a hollow in his tree and came Back holding some acorns, an owl feather, And a ribbon he had found. And I just smiled and said, “Yes, dear, You understand: Everything imparts His grace.” St.Francis of Assisi * Just these two words He spoke changed my life, “Enjoy me” What a burden I thought I was to carry- a crucifix, as did he. After a night of prayer he changed my life when he sang “Enjoy me” St Theresa of Avila * How did those priests ever get so serious and preach all that gloom? I don't think God tickled them yet. Beloved – hurry. St Theresa of Avila * With passion pray. With passion make love. With passion eat and drink and dance and play. Why look like a dead fish in this ocean of God? Passion’s the supreme elixir and renews all things Let divine passion triumph …and rebirth you in yourself. Rumi * RUMI speaking to a crowd muses: Watch out for those blood suckers from hell cause they're everywhere. And the crowd wisely retorts: "That sounds serious-- what do they look like, any hints; are they usually disguised?" Rumi again: Yes, usually they are awfully tricky! "How then to detect them?“ Well, I have noticed their eyes will narrow and their faces begin to squint like prunes if they hear good poetry. * A good poem is like finding a hole In the palace Wall- Never know what you might see. Tukaram * Nibble at me. Don't gulp me down. How often is it you have a guest in your house who can fix everything? Rumi * I am looking for a poem that says Everything So I don’t have to write anymore |
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