Contemplative Icons: The Way of Love

Sunday, July 31, 2011

The Way of Love

The way of love is not some subtle argument

The doorway leads into devastation.

Birds make great sky-circles out of their freedom.

How do they learn to do that?

They fall, and in falling they’re given wings.

—Rumi

2 comments:

Maureen said...: That last line is one of my favorites.; July 31, 2011 at 5:20 PM
Gaye said...: I do love Rumi and this image is a wonderful accompaniment. Thank you; July 31, 2011 at 9:10 PM

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In this age of division and rigid dogma, what we need now are not more belief systems or a better theology, but imaginal fire: that which speaks to and touches the mystery of the heart and the depths of the soul.

Truth needs to resound in images, poetry, metaphor and song so that it can resonate through the whole of our being and lift us beyond narrowness of mind into the unity of sacred Spirit.

What you will see here are Lynn Bauman's translations of sacred poetry, accompanied by Diane Walker's iconic photographic collages. May our words and images draw you ever closer to the divine unity you seek.