God's love is on this earth

This world is nothing more than

Beauty's chance to show Herself.

And what are we?

Nothing more than Beauty's chance to see Herself.

For if Beauty were not seeking Herself

we would not exist.

Every particle of creation

sings its own song

of what is, and what is not.

The wise hear what is;

The mad hear what is not.

And only a cracked mirror 

will show a difference.

All your knowledge

leads you in the wrong direction;

All your worship

only puts you to sleep.

Insipid is this world

which only believes in what is seen;

Here, taste the wine from this Cup

which cannot be seen.

The one who has adorned himself

with the Creator's form

is the only one fit to guard

the purity

of both worlds.

On account of those who repeat His name

This Earth has become a paradise,

an honored place

in the order of creation.

God's love is on this earth,

And the heavens forever bend over to greet her.

- GHALIB, Translated by Jonathon Star

There are so many images and invitations

within this writing ~

we could talk about it for a long time.

Of course, who has that kind of time during a busy work week?

Instead, I received it as a simple invitation

to be aware of God in nature!

I saw the most incredible tulips today!

They centered me

and gave birth to a smile.

When I don't take the time to notice something as beautiful

as that ... I know I am too busy!!

Are you too busy?

Love,

Cate