It means to look at the end of a process. Patience does not mean to passively endure. A Sufi is thankful not only for what he has been given but also for all that he has been denied. Be thankful! It is easy to be thankful when all is well. Even when all doors remain closed, God will open up a new path only for you. Whatever happens in your life, no matter how troubling things might seem, do not enter the neighbourhood of despair. Remember only in another person’s heart can you truly see yourself and the presence of God within you. But eventually it is the best to find a person who will be your mirror. Solitude is better for us, as it means being alone without feeling lonely. When you are lonely, it is easy to delude yourself into believing that you are on the right path. Loneliness and solitude are two different things. That which cannot be put into words can only be grasped through silence. When you step into the zone of love, language, as we know it becomes obsolete. Most of problems of the world stem from linguistic mistakes and simple misunderstanding. Intellect is always cautious and advices, ‘Beware too much ecstasy’, whereas love says, ‘Oh, never mind! Take the plunge!’ Intellect does not easily break down, whereas love can effortlessly reduce itself to rubble. Intellect ties people in knots and risks nothing, but love dissolves all tangles and risks everything. Intellect and love are made of different materials. But if you are still in need of knowing where exactly His abode is, there is only one place to look for him: in the heart of a true lover. You can study God through everything and everyone in the universe, because God is not confined in a mosque, synagogue or church. Knowing your ego will lead you to the knowledge of God.
Meet, challenge and ultimately prevail over your nafs with your heart. Make your heart your primary guide! Not your mind. The path to the Truth is a labour of the heart, not of the head.
Shams tabrizi quote how we see god full#
If we see God as full of love and compassion, so are we.
If God brings to mind mostly fear and blame, it means there is too much fear and blame welled inside us. How we see God is a direct reflection of how we see ourselves.
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