Monthly Archives: February 2015

David Whyte says sometimes it takes darkness and the sweet confinement of your aloneness to learn…

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Attempted Love

“Sometimes it takes darkness and the sweet confinement of your aloneness to learn anything or anyone that does not bring you alive is too small for you.” – David Whyte, House of Belonging

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Michel de Montaigne says if you press me to say why I loved him…

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Attempted Love

“If you press me to say why I loved him, I can say no more than because he was he, and I was I.” – Michel de Montaigne

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Rumi says if you are irritated by every rub…

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Attempted Love

“If you are irritated by every rub, how will you be polished?” – Rumi

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Rumi says I once had a thousand desires…

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Attempted Love

“I once had a thousand desires. But in my one desire to know you all else melted away.” -Rumi

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Rumi says do not stay long…

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Attempted Love

“Do not stay long in the company of those not living in the heart.” – Rumi

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Rumi says be with those who…

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Attempted Love

“Be with those who help your being.” – Rumi

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Rumi says this is a subtle truth…

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Attempted Love

“This is a subtle truth. Whatever you love you are.” – Rumi

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