If thy soul possesses this contentment, its cares and sorrows will vanish.

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As long as thou livest, replied the hoopoe, be content through remembrance of God, and beware of every indiscreet talker. If thy soul possesses this contentment, its cares and sorrows will vanish. Such, in both worlds, is the nature of contentment for mankind. It is by it that the vault of heaven is in motion. Abide in God in contentment; turn like the heavens, for love of Him.

Source Mantic uttaïr, Request of a nineteenth bird · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Attar, in The Conference of the Birds, the hoopoe, who guides the birds toward God, teaches that contentment is born of the remembrance of God: it dispels worries and makes heaven itself turn out of love. Today, before complaining about something, inwardly say the name of God and name one thing you are content with right now.

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