Every Moment A New Song Comes Out Of The Fire
I am completing a week-long juice fast here at The Spa Resort in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This is part of a three-week detox program I am participating in. Each morning, reading this beautiful poem by Rumi, I have been reminded of the benefits of emptying the belly.
There's hidden sweetness in the stomach's emptiness.
We are lutes, no more, no less. If the soundbox is stuffed full of anything, no music.
If the brain and belly are burning clean with fasting, every moment a new song comes out of the fire.
The fog clears, and new energy makes you run up the steps in front of you.
Be emptier and cry like reed instruments cry. Emptier, write secrets with the reed pen.
When you're full of food and drink, an ugly metal statue sits where your spirit should.
When you fast, good habits gather like friends who want to help.
Fasting is Solomon's ring. Don't give it to some illusion and lose your power,
but even if you have, if you've lost all will and control, they come back when you fast, like soldiers appearing out of the ground, pennants flying above them.
A table descends to your tents, Jesus' table.
Expect to see it, when you fast, this table spread with other food, better than the broth of cabbages.
Pamela – I’m a big fan of Rumi & spent a month @ The Spa earlier this year doing a fast …
Enjoy your Cappuccino : )
Smiles
John
Hi John. How cool that you were here. It is an amazing place. I also am staying for a month. Just finished the fast 3 days ago and enjoyed my daily cappuccino 🙂 Thanks for your comment and be well.
Dear Pam, loved the scooter ride and the poem by Rumi…gonna check out your other treasures soon! Thanks for helping us experience Thailand, too! Love, Peggy
Thanks Peggy. Glad you have joined me on this adventure 🙂 Love and hugs to you.
You are an inspiration for all of us! Thank you for sharing your journey, both inner and outer. Welcome home.
Thanks Lorna.