Look Beyond

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April 20, 2019-

Look beyond the slight,

which a tired, downcast soul,

hurls at the unsuspecting.

Look towards the joy,

that the angels of the Sun

are holding,

in their outstretched hands.

Look past the taunts,

which the fettered ones shout,

at one who struggles.

Look outwardly,

to the breaking

of all chains,

and to the rising

of every good heart.

These verses come to mind, as I complete a long, and mostly joyful, day of service, at the beginning of Ridvan, the Eastertide and “Earth Month”.

9 thoughts on “Look Beyond”

  3. Those who lash out are generally doing just that — venting about some unrelated issue that may or may not have anything to do with the lashing! The joy of the angels is much more pure and happy/

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