Dear Friends,
‘This too shall pass’, reminds us that joy and sorrow pass through our lives like clouds.
Rooted in 13th-century Persian Sufi poetry, this saying, linked to poets like Rumi, has spread across cultures, offering a serene trust in life’s ebb and flow. It lifts our eyes beyond the moment, promising that today’s burdens will soften with time.
Historians recall its use in a medieval court, where a King sought a truth for all seasons. Advised with ‘This too shall pass’, he learned to balance highs and lows—a lesson echoing into our restless world.
Abraham Lincoln, when asked for a universal truth, is said to have offered these words, underscoring their enduring power—a thread connecting ancient wisdom to our lives.
Picture Caspar David Friedrich’s ‘Wanderer above the Sea of Fog’: a solitary figure standing amid swirling mists, as depicted below. This image mirrors the saying’s essence—whether it’s a spilled coffee, a family rift, or a career setback, the fog lifts.
Modern life, with its frantic pace, finds solace in this wisdom, reflected in meditative practices that echo Stoic wisdom, building on last week’s ‘It is what it is’.
Yet, it’s more than mere waiting. ‘This too shall pass’; invites Grace in endurance, then action when clarity returns. It’s the quiet strength to acknowledge a lost opportunity or a tech glitch, then step forward with hope. This timeless insight builds resilience for today’s uncertainties.
As you read this post, take a moment. What storms have you seen fade—a health scare, a tough year—that now feel distant?
Let those memories ease your heart.
Until next Thursday,
God bless,
George K
Restore God’s Kingdom
