An image of the Knight of Wands would make an excellent logo for an energy drink. He's already moving while most people are still considering their options. Full of confidence and enthusiasm, he'll kindle any fire that looks exciting. What he won't do is remember to water the seeds he plants. He's not much of a follow-through kind of guy. Rumi's words encourage us to open our hearts. Many people have shuttered their hearts after trauma or experiencing betrayal in an attempt to heal, and some may forget to open them up once again. But perhaps one of the most prevalent reasons for closing the heart is busyness. We have only so many hours in a day to accomplish all on our to-do lists, and we don't want any distractions. Yet Rumi reminds us it is an open heart that allows us to experience true joy rather than manufactured happiness.
We can’t control joy. It is something that bobs up when we are truly alive and meet the whole world in an instant.
—Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara