I seek refuge in Thee from every hope which would distract me.

The reality of the invocation is when the Invoked takes possession of the heart, and He is One. Separation and multiplicity exist before that for as long as the invoker is in the station of invoking with the tongue or with the heart.

When He gives, He shows you His Kindness; when He deprives, He shows you His power. And in all that, He is making Himself known to you and coming to you with His gentleness.

So long as you are in this world, be not surprised at the existence of sorrows.

If you want a glory that does not vanish, then do not glory in a glory that vanishes

I seek refuge in Thee from every hope which would distract me.

A sign of the death of the heart: lack of sadness about beneficial actions you have missed, and lack of regret about your mistakes.