Not Here

I often wonder, why don't I follow some seemingly cool ideas I have -- I feel that the soul tells me to do things but I lack the courage to follow them. Tonight, I came across this great Rumi poem on this subject -- I guess I am half-hearted holding back, well-enough getting by! (Title: Not Here) There's courage involved if you want to become truth There is a broken-open place in a lover Where are those qualities of bravery and sharp compassion? What's the use of old and frozen thought? I want a howling hurt This is not a treasury where gold is stored; this is for copper. We alchemists look for talent that can heat up and change. Lukewarm won't do. Halfhearted holding back, well-enough getting by? Not here. (Rumi)