May the blessings of love be upon you
May its peace abide with you
May its essence illuminate your heart
Now and forever more...
~ from Sufi Blessing of Love and Peace
Art is both love and friendship, and understanding; the desire to give. It is not charity, which is the giving of things, it is more than kindness, which is the giving of self. It is both the taking and giving of beauty, the turning out to the light of the inner folds of awareness of the spirit.