Desire and the Importance of Failing

lavina · 11-03-2007, 01:52 PM

From "Desire and the importance of failing" Rumi - Coleman Barks in FEELING THE SHOULDER OF THE LION, Boston:Shambhala

...You know how it is. Sometimes
we plan a trip to one place,
but something takes us to another.

When a horse is being broken, the trainer
pulls it in many different directions,
so the horse will come to know
what it is to be ridden.

The most beautiful and alert horse is one
completely attuned to the rider.

God fixes a passionate desire in you,
then disappoints you.
God does that a hundred times !

God breaks the wings of one intention
and then gives you another,
cuts the rope of contriving,
so you'll remember your dependence.

But sometimes, your plans work out !
You feel fulfilled and in control.

That's because, if you were always failing,
you might give up. But remember,
it is by failures that lovers
stay aware of how they're loved.

Failure is the key
to the kingdom within.

Your prayer should be, "Break the legs
of what I want to happen. Humiliate
my desire. Eat me like candy.
It's spring, and finally
I have no will."

Hubert · 11-07-2007, 01:52 AM

What he said.

justwannabe · 11-07-2007, 08:59 AM

but I dont want failures ;( These words are at times hard to accept and at other times I realize the importance that these words represent. Each time I fail I refine myself
on the path
seeker

Hubert · 11-10-2007, 05:26 PM

Don't worry. Without the desire to succed, failure cannot have the above described effect.

11-07-2007, 08:59 AM	#3
justwannabe pañcashata Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 536	but I dont want failures ;( These words are at times hard to accept and at other times I realize the importance that these words represent. Each time I fail I refine myself on the path seeker __________________ I am light, I am love, I am peace, I am kindness, I am happiness, I am here, it is now. I am, and so are you

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11-03-2007, 01:52 PM	#1
lavina Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 228	From "Desire and the importance of failing" Rumi - Coleman Barks in FEELING THE SHOULDER OF THE LION, Boston:Shambhala ...You know how it is. Sometimes we plan a trip to one place, but something takes us to another. When a horse is being broken, the trainer pulls it in many different directions, so the horse will come to know what it is to be ridden. The most beautiful and alert horse is one completely attuned to the rider. God fixes a passionate desire in you, then disappoints you. God does that a hundred times ! God breaks the wings of one intention and then gives you another, cuts the rope of contriving, so you'll remember your dependence. But sometimes, your plans work out ! You feel fulfilled and in control. That's because, if you were always failing, you might give up. But remember, it is by failures that lovers stay aware of how they're loved. Failure is the key to the kingdom within. Your prayer should be, "Break the legs of what I want to happen. Humiliate my desire. Eat me like candy. It's spring, and finally I have no will."

11-07-2007, 01:52 AM	#2
Hubert saptashata Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romania Posts: 739	What he said.

11-10-2007, 05:26 PM	#4
Hubert saptashata Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romania Posts: 739	Don't worry. Without the desire to succed, failure cannot have the above described effect.