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Split the sack - Rumi

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    Why does the soul not fly
    when it hears the call?

    Why does a fish, gasping on land,
    but near the water,
    not move back into the sea?...

    What keeps us from joining the dance
    the dust particles do?

    Look at their subtle motions
    in sunlight.

    We are out of our cages
    with our wings spread
    yet we do not lift off.

    We keep collecting rocks and broken bits
    of pottery like children
    pretending they are merchants.

    We should split the sack
    of this culture
    and stick our heads out.

    Look around.
    Leave your childhood.

    Reach your right hand up
    and take this book from the air.
    You know right from left don't you?

    A voice speaks to your clarity.
    Move into the moment of your death.
    Consider what you truely want.

    Now call out commands yourself.
    You are the king. Phrase your question,
    and expect the grace of an answer.

    Rumi