The heart is a doorway to the divine from "summary" of Open Secret by Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī (Maulana)
The heart, my dear friend, is not just a muscle that pumps blood throughout our bodies; it is a gateway to the divine. It is a sacred space where the whispers of God can be heard if we only listen. In the depths of our hearts lies a connection to something greater than ourselves, something beyond our limited understanding. When we quiet our minds and open our hearts, we allow the light of the divine to shine through. This light illuminates the darkness within us, revealing the truth of our existence. It is in this sacred space that we can truly connect with the essence of all things, with the source of all creation. To access this divine realm, we must first let go of our attachments to the material world. We must release our fears, our doubts, our worries, and surrender to the infinite wisdom that resides within us. Only then can we fully embrace the div...
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