Not Here - Rumi

There's courage involved if you want
to become truth.

There is a broken- open place in a lover.


Where are those qualities of bravery and
sharp compassion in this group? What's the
use of old and frozen thought?

I want a howling hurt. This is not a treasury
where gold is stored; this is for copper.


We alchemists look for talent that
can heat up and change.


Lukewarm won't do. Halfhearted holding back,
well-enough getting by? Not here.

- Rumi

I hesitated posting this picture. But here it is. We attended Joni Mitchell’s private 80th birthday party last night. Flew into LA in the afternoon. Flying back home today. No half hearted holding back for us. ❤️❤️