The Gift, Poems by Hafiz, The Great Sufi Master

Have you ever read works by Hafiz? Many of you have been inspired by the writings of Rumi, but may not have heard of Hafiz, one of the greatest Persian poets of all time. Within this collection of 250 lovely and love-filled poems, translated by Daniel Ladinsky, you’ll find your heart and mind expanded with Ladinsky’s intention to “render Light into words—to make the Luminous Resonance of God tangible to our finite senses.”

Key Takeaways:

• God is not a dominating intimidator ready to punish, but an unwavering friend there to love and support.
• The divine exists within the ordinary and can be found in all aspects of life.
• We should give permission to ourselves to stay in the present moment and feel joy and happiness. This is the best part of life that should be enjoyed in the here and now.
• Try to avoid negativity in life, and instead focus on selfless giving and loving others.

“The heart is a
The thousand-stringed instrument

That can only be tuned with
Love.”

― شمس الدین محمد حافظ / Khwāja Šams ud-Dīn Muhammad Hāfez-e Šīrāzī, The Gift