This place where you are right now, God circled on a map for you.
— Hafez
The Place
Author: Amalia
A traveler by birth. Third-culture kid. Citizen of the world. Global nomad. Avid hiker. Cycling enthusiast. Occasional diver. You name it!
Surrender
The sky was lit by the splendor of the moon
So powerful I fell to the ground
Your love has made me sure
I am ready to forsake this worldly life
and surrender to the magnificence of your Being
— Jalal ad-Din Rumi
Reaching The Pearl
How could you reach the pearl by only looking at the sea? If you seek the pearl, be a diver: the diver needs several qualities: he must trust his rope and his life to the Friend’s hand, he must stop breathing, and he must jump.
— Jalal ad-Din Rumi
Good Character
Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents to some extent are a gift. Good character by contrast is not given to us, we have to build it piece by piece, by thought, choice, courage and determination.
— John Luther
Forced To Love
Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.
— William Ward