a letter to the king of the universe

 

Hinke Schreuders

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Cosmos is a Greek word for the orderly harmonious systematic nature of the universe, implying an emanating beauty. It is, in a way, the opposite of Chaos. 

It reflects the deep interconnectedness of all things. It conveys awe for the intricate and subtle way in which the universe is put together and functions.


—Carl Sagan

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Opening the letter of the body’s life
inside the words. This body, your life, is a letter to the king of the universe.

Go to a private place and open it and read to see if the words are right. If they aren’t, start another!

And don’t think it’s easy to open
the body and read the secret message.

This is the most courageous work, not something for children playing with knucklebones in the dirt.

Open to the title page. Is what it says there the same as what you have said it says?

If you’re carrying a heavy sack, empty out the stones!
Bring only what should be given.


—Rumi
The Soul of Rumi
Coleman Barks version

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