Today I wanted to share the incredible wisdom of Kahlil Gibran, poet, philosopher and mystic, specifically from his poetry collection, The Prophet, that explore various aspects of life, love, and the human experience.Here are 4 poetry fables from this collection that have been an anchor and guide for me in 4 key areas: Living a life of freedom, work, love and children. I hope you enjoy them. Here is a summary of each and if you'd like my reflections on all of them these can be found here:
1. On Freedom: This fable questions whether people are truly free or merely bound by their own desires and fears. Gibran argues that true freedom lies not in doing whatever one wishes, but in transcending the chains of one’s inner struggles.
2. On Work: Gibran portrays work as a way to express love and devotion. He advises people to work with passion and purpose, viewing labor not as a burden but as an opportunity for self-expression and fulfillment.
On Love:
3. On Children: One of Gibran’s most cherished reflections, this fable presents children as “the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.” He reminds parents that while they bring children into the world, they do not own them. Instead, they should provide guidance without imposing their own will, allowing children to carve their own destinies.
4. On Love: One of the most quoted pieces from The Prophet, this fable describes love as a force that both elevates and tests the soul. Gibran compares love to a threshing floor, where the soul is stripped of its outer layers to reveal its true essence. He encourages surrender to love’s joys and pains, as both are essential to personal growth.
Have you read any of his work? What has resonated the most?
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