God has allowed some magical reversal to occur, so that you see the scorpion pit as an object of desire, and all the beautiful expanse around it as dangerous and swarming with snakes.

You are the Essence of the Essence, The intoxication of Love. I long to sing Your Praises but stand mute with the agony of wishing in my heart !

Each and every part of the world is a snare for the fool and a means of deliverance for the wise.

Say Bismillah, In the name of God, as the shaykh does with a knife when he offers an animal. Bismillah your old self to find your real name. - Jalaluddin al

Within tears, find hidden laughter Seek treasures amid ruins, sincere one.

This is a subtle truth. Whatever you love, you are.

Where there is ruin, there is hope for a treasure.