"There is an unseen sweetness in the stomach's emptiness. We are lutes. When the sound box is filled, no music can come forth. When the brain and the belly burn from fasting, every moment a new song rises out of the fire. The mists clear, and a new vitality makes you spring up the steps before you ..." -- Rumi (b. 1207-09-30, d. 1273-12-17)
[To those starting the month of fasting today, a blessed Ramadan to you!]
Today is:
Gregorian: 2013 July 09
Julian: 2013 June 26
Hebrew: 5773 Av 02
Islamic: 1434 Ramadan 01
Persian: 1392 Tir 18
Mayan: 0.0.0.13.0.0.10.0