Kahlil Gibran - The Prophet (Giving From The Soul) by Julian

(Giving From The Soul)

Little is given when possessions

are exchanged in return

for various kind sentiments.

Those who truly give only give of themselves.

Only possessing humility and a desire

to serve, all man made possessions

are but objects that are kept

out of fear of losing them to time's demands.

Like a dog who hides its collection of bones

in a trackless desert, a prophet

need not do the same,

for where is the holy city

but in the newness of Life.

Possessing an unquenchable thirst,

desire drains all of the water

from the well of your holiness,

thus leaving you desiring for the sake of desiring.

Many are they who give a tiny portion

of their great abundance;

but due to their lack of sincerity,

fame and recognition is all that

they will receive from Life's epicness.

Though having nothing as their own,

the greatest of givers 

is he or she who bypasses their worries

for tomorrow and serves the Lord

who never runs dry.

Either giving of yourself

through pain or joy,

that recognition of having to share

is everyone's baptism into holiness.

For those who are completely motiveless,

it is no longer the small "I" which gives,

but the biggest "I" of this sacred earth.

Motivated by the sheer joy

of finding someone who will willingly

receive the gifts of the soul's wholeness,

do not withold from pouring

your heart out to such persons.

Like bountiful trees and mountainous hills,

nothing is held back from the masses of men and women.

Not fading away because of innate generosity,

to give is to continue to live under

the starry nights of eternal slumber.

After having drunk from Life's limitless streams,

surely others can fill the cup of their souls

with the water which emanates from

your small stream of compassion.

Life giving of itself to all of its limitless streams,

Life wants to spread its influence

through your singular stream.

Taking nothing for granted,

rise with the Giver of Life

and praise the Ever Grateful Mother.

 

by Julian Colgan (Copyright)

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