Love is the Heart of Our Humanity

There is a force in us that knows no boundaries, that yearns to be whole, to be deeply connected with the divine and each other. It is the power of love, which, when nurtured, transforms us beyond what we think is possible.

In our journey of becoming, we often face moments of deep uncertainty, even pain. The process of transformation can feel like boiling water, uncomfortable, sometimes unbearable. Yet, what if we could see it as part of a divine alchemy, where we are being refined into something more vibrant, more alive? This is the invitation to step fully into the fire of love, where each trial, each challenge is not punishment but an opportunity to soften, to become more fully the beings we were always meant to be.

We are not broken; we are becoming. And in this becoming, we are never alone. The divine breathes through us, within us, always drawing us closer to the One we long for. Every step we take toward love is a step toward becoming whole.

Let us not fear the flames, for they are the very source of our transformation. Embrace the journey, with all its heat, because it is the path to a deeper love, a love that calls us into unity with each other and with the divine.

Continuing

Many of us know what it feels like to resist change. The process of becoming—whether spiritual, emotional, or personal—can feel like a rawness we are not prepared for. It's easy to want to avoid the fire, to shy away from the heat of transformation.

But here’s the truth: transformation is not an external force imposed upon us, but an invitation to become who we truly are. Just like the chickpea, we may resist the boiling water of change, not realizing that it is this very process that allows us to evolve, to find our true flavor.

It’s important to remember that this transformation, though uncomfortable, is designed to bring out the best in us. Through surrender, we allow the divine to move us from raw to cooked, from resistance to acceptance. We find vitality in the very process we feared. The fire is not our enemy; it is the very essence of our growth, shaping us into the beings we are meant to be.

So, embrace the heat. Let yourself be softened and molded by love. Every moment of discomfort is a step closer to your full potential, and each challenge is an invitation to deepen your connection with the divine.

Heart of the Message: The transformative power of love invites us to embrace change as a process of becoming who we are truly meant to be. The central teaching is that love and transformation, embodied through a longing for divine union, are essential for spiritual growth and personal evolution.

[inspired by the teachings of Jalal al-Din Rumi, Masnavi]