And so it begins.... a breath of sweet simple poetry for the inspired soul.

Hafiz, c. 1320 to 1389

a beautiful, mystic, Sufi poet from Persia

شمس‌الدّین محمّد حافظِ شیرازی 

Long ago, God drew a circle in the sand exactly around the spot where you are standing right now. You were never not coming here. This was never not going to happen. Once you have faith.place trust.one day you will see the purpose of this moment.

This place where you are right now

God circled on a map for you.

Wherever your eyes and arms and heart can move

Against the earth and the sky,

The Beloved has bowed there -

Our beloved has bowed there knowing

You were coming.

I could tell you a priceless secret about

Your real worth, dear pilgrim,

But any unkindness to yourself,

Any confusion about others,

Will keep one

From accepting the grace, the love,

The sublime freedom

Divine knowledge always offers to you.