"Now is the Time"
Now is the time to know
That all that you do is sacred.
Now, why not consider
A lasting truce with yourself and God.
Now is the time to understand
That all your ideas of right and wrong
Were just a child's training wheels
To be laid aside
When you finally live
With veracity
And love.
Hafiz is a divine envoy
Whom the Beloved
Has written a holy message upon.
My dear, please tell me,
Why do you still
Throw sticks at your heart
And God?
What is it in that sweet voice inside
That incites you to fear?
Now is the time for the world to know
That every thought and action is sacred.
This is the time
For you to compute the impossibility
That there is anything
But Grace.
Now is the season to know
That everything you do
Is sacred.
~Hafiz
Painting by Winslow Homer
I hope you'll click on it to enlarge ... it's truly gorgeous.
This is simply beautiful. I needed to read it this morning, remembering that every act is sacred. I'm getting ready to play an April Fools trick on my aerobics instructor. :-)
ReplyDeleteDJan, Good morning! I started with a poem about peach blossoms and realized they could wait. This one could not. I'm so glad I listened and this reached you, where you're at. I love what this expresses and needed the reminder as well. Have a glorious day! :)
DeleteThe words are gorgeous also...
ReplyDeleteAren't they? So nice to hear from you ... I trust life is unfolding beautifully...
DeleteNow is the time for the world to know
ReplyDeleteThat every thought and action is sacred.
This is the time
For you to compute the impossibility
That there is anything
But Grace.
And the writing of it renders it real & permanent, and not just whimisical...
Exactly so, RW, exactly so. I love those lines and what they tell us, too.
DeleteThis was a good one for me to read this morning. My son and his longterm girlfriend have broken up, and though I know it's their concern, I'm sad for both of them.
ReplyDelete"This is the time for you to compute the impossibility that there as anything but Grace."
Oh, that's hard, isn't it, when they hurt and it's also our hurt? Best thoughts to all of you...
DeleteI can imagine Homer's country scene with the woman painted as you. You love the country life so much and all that it gives to you. -- barbara
ReplyDeleteI must admit, Barbara, that thought crossed my mind,and it's quite easy to imagine myself in that very scene. Thank you so much!
DeleteSuch a beautiful and insightful poem, one that seems to have been specially designed for me at this point in time.
ReplyDeleteWhen something rings so true for me, I am happy to learn that it does for others, as well. Thank you for commenting, George.
DeleteThe painting fits so well with the poem!
ReplyDeleteI thought so, too... :)
DeleteI can't think of anything more appropriate these days than "Now is the time when all that you do is sacred". Forever true but somehow particularly potent right now.
ReplyDeleteYes, Bill, this understanding is needed, now more than ever...
DeleteThis is so beautiful, so timely....thank you very, very much for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome... I'm so grateful when those things that reach me, reach others, as well.
DeleteThis is what I needed to hear today. Thank you and have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteIt's all in this wonderful perfect timing of the Universe... and a blessed week to you, Cat.
DeleteA time of awakening as we bid winter goodbye. I would love to have that gaggle at my feet.Saw a Candian /African cross recently.
ReplyDeleteYes, a time of awakening, indeed. About the time I read your comment, I stepped outside to see/hear a pair of Canada geese overhead. Wonderful! Never have seen the combo you speak of.... how interesting.
Delete"I Have Learned
ReplyDeleteSo much from God
That I can no longer
Call Myself
A Christian, a Hindu, a Muslim,
A Buddhist, a Jew."
Hafiz
Most of the problems in the world can be traced to religious dogma, "isms," and the separations they create. I agree wholeheartedly with this. Thank you so much for sharing it, RZ.
DeleteLiving with more veracity and love than ever, and happier too.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, to all three! :)
DeleteThe sunlight reflected off the whitewashed wall is so bright and pure, and there is air in the painting, and the scuttling of fowls. There is no doubt at all that Mr Homer ventured outside the confines of his studio, and took his canvas, paints, and brushes into the great outdoors. Really lovely painting, and I like the "ideas of right and wrong... just training wheels" how true that is. Px
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you saw what I saw, and loved, in this painting - yes, those whitewashed walls... You've also highlighted a favorite phrase of mine... Thanks for taking the time to stop in and comment. I hope each kiln firing yields even more beauty..
DeleteThis is beautiful. Every line is rich.
ReplyDelete"Now, why not consider a lasting truce with yourself and God."
I've read that line over and over, placing emphasis on a different word each time (starting with "now" and ending with "God"). Powerful. And convicting.
It's interesting to take a phrase and emphasize different words as you have done. It's a good tool for understanding ... and that's a good line to do so...
DeleteWhen the 'now' is 'won', the reality appears. And, holiness emanates, surely. We need this to remind us continuously about the present. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this insight. It's very much appreciated.
DeleteA beautiful poem by a beautiful man.
ReplyDeletePearl
Indeed. Nice to see you, Pearl.
DeleteA precious post if there ever was one, Teresa. The painting really is breathtaking - and a sacred moment. This is a beautiful, beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you like it, Penny.
DeleteBeautiful! Now is the time. There is no other time than now. No time to waste. And what a lovely painting to accompany the poem. Have a super weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteI shall battle the WV for you this time. Have missed you and glad to be back reading.
Rita, Brave soul! From time to time I rid my blog of it and then I get tired of spam and reset. I shall undo again, in honor of your return... :) I've missed you, too.
DeleteDear Teresa, thank you. I so needed to read these words today. I'm starting another journey of discovery about who "God" is and what I am. And what is the arc between us. This all started about three weeks ago and I am feeling in awe of the way the Universe is leading me. I need to hold on to my belief that all is sacred. Thank you again. Peace.
ReplyDeleteI think those who have rejected the notion of God have also misidentified this Idea. It's essential to get away from the traditional notions and open our minds much wider. Yes, The Universe conspires with us to bring things forth.
DeleteI love the line, "why do you still throw sticks at your heart?"
ReplyDeleteThat carries profound echoes of Africa for me. Why, I don't know - unless it might be Bela Fleck's work there. Have you heard Throw Down Your Heart? It's simply marvelous. I've been happy in many places, but when I listen to that, I'm happy in a completely different way. It reminds me of home.
Yes, that's my favorite, too. I've never been to Africa, but I have a strong sense that I would feel as though I'd come home...
DeleteI'd never heard of the thumb piano ... wow. Thanks so much for including that.
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