Hanging with Hafiz
You do not know what is best for you. The me of the body is ignorant and confused. Do not rely on it for guidance. Find your guide within. Follow your own true nature. It will lead you to the sweet side of life. There you find beauty in all. Delights are set before you at table. Follow your heart and eat. Put your mind to rest. Slow down. Look at all who are at the table with eyes that see. Share with all in loving-kindness. With kindness you find the love which breaks the shackles of fear. Without fear, wisdom is released into the world. Wisdom knows the way. Climb aboard her wagon. Her name is Sophia, and she knows what is best for you. Journey with her. Without Sophia, you are lost in the dust of the road. Alone, you have wandered endlessly in ignorance of the way. Your confusion has left you torn and bloodied among the brambles. Sophia has appeared countless times and been ignored. You looked the other way as her wagon stopped for you. But she is patient. Soon you will tire of your journey alone. Exhaustion will overcome you. Then you will climb aboard for a restful journey home. Step up lightly. Do not crush the hand that reaches to comfort you.
