The Story of Love as a Soothing and Comforting Remedy for the Anxious

One day, Shams-i Tabrizi, during a visit to a lodge, saw a group of young people sitting with his guide while they were conversing. Among the youths, one asked what Love is. Everyone turned to Shams with curiosity. One of the young people, trying to make various definitions, said, 'Love is merely an emotion.' Shams replied with a smile, 'Love is a journey from heart to heart.' To explain that the reality of love in the heart is not merely an emotion but far beyond what exists, he began to narrate a series of stories from that day on. Shams conveyed many tales that would express the essence of love to the youths, attempting to touch the profound meaning of love in each of his words. One day, he stated, 'The lover does not remain with just a word; he begins to live within his soul!' This was merely an experience of the soul. With Shams' teachings, each of the youths opened the doors of love in their hearts wide open. As these conversations mingled with the coolness of the evening, they discovered the deepest dimensions of love within the walls of the lodge. The tales of love nourished their souls, prompting them to reflect. Each young person, feeling the love in the depths of their hearts, became lost in the enchantment of affection. Sometimes they shed tears, sometimes they laughed; however, as they listened to the voice of their hearts, their thoughts deepened, and their wisdom regarding love increased. The lesson drawn from this story is that the essence of the door opened to the heart of the lover lies in intuition and wisdom. The journey from heart to heart is not merely an emotion but the essence of life.