Rapture Quote by Sohrab Sepehri
““… one must rise And walk along the stretch of time, Look at the flowers, hear the enigma. One must run until the end of being … One must sit close to the unfolding, Some place between rapture and illumination.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Guest House” (translation), 1954
The poet urges embracing all moments, from wonder to mystery, and persisting through life's unfolding journey toward insight.
In simple terms: Embrace every moment and keep moving toward understanding.
Key Takeaway
Live fully, seek insight.
Themes
growth
spirituality
perseverance
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative work
- personal reflection
- spiritual practice
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
existentialism
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay present amid uncertainty?
- What does “illumination” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The path may be unclear and emotions overwhelming.
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![“For ever so long, on a branch of this willow Sits a bird, the colour of a riddle. Attuned to him no sound, no colour. Totally alone, like me, in this land. [...] The bird's tale comes straight from the heart: What fails to arrive is idle fancy. His are ties with cities lost: The riddle bird is a…” quote by Sohrab Sepehri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/28a/sohrab-sepehri-41572_riddle-bird_for-ever-so-long-on-a-branch-of-this-wil_3179256.jpg)
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