A fly sat
on a straw
on a puddle of donkey piss
full of pride
it lifted up its head:
”I am the captain of this ship
master of this ocean!”
- Rumi
Translated and emitted by Omid Safi
Radical Love. Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Traditions
What’s your Puddle of Piss?
My Blog – Articles
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The Present Presence of God
Jesus said He would never leave us or forsake us and this is such a powerful promise and one central to the incarnational nature of the Christian faith. We are exhorted and encouraged with the promise of Christ in us, the hope of glory and yet so many of us live like we are all alone. How many of our prayers ask God Continue Reading...Read more -
Love Your Wife Well: Affection
I remember a comedian talking about his relationship with his wife and trying to navigate the complexities of a woman, and how often we get, what we as men think, are “mixed signals.” It was funny because I think many men have scratched their head in total confusion about what exactly women want - They say they want affection, and Continue Reading...Read more -
O Love, Divine Love
O Love, divine Love, why do You lay siege to me? In a frenzy of love for me, You find no rest. From five sides You move against me, Hearing, sight, taste, touch, and scent. To come out is to be caught; I cannot hide from You. _____________ If I come out through sight I see Love Painted in Continue Reading...Read more
