16 Sept – Wounds of Light

Rumi said that a wound is where the light enters you. Discuss this idea and how it applies to a moment in your life.

 

Without going through a battle and getting wounded, then we don’t truly gain insight. The way I read this, the light is a metaphor for insight / wisdom / knowledge / understanding. And if wounds don’t give you that, then you must be an idiot.

Daily Prompt – The Eighth Sin

Remember the seven cardinal sins? You’re given the serious task of adding a new one to the list — another trait or behavior you find particularly unacceptable, for whatever reason. What’s sin #8 for you? Why?

Let’s face it, Seven really doesn’t cut it anymore. My number 8 is easy: Fucktardery.