Heaven & Hell

“Don’t search for heaven and hell in the future. Both are now present. Whenever we manage to love without expectations, calculations, negotiations, we are indeed in heaven. Whenever we fight, hate, we are in hell.” - Shams Tabrizi

Irrespective of whether you believe in the concept of heaven and hell in the future, where do you presently choose to exist - in heavenly joyful peace or hellish misery?

Why search for a future reward or fear a future punishment when you can bypass the mind and presently welcome the universal gift of Divine Love?

Rumi’s companion is suggesting that heaven is the direct experience of being and sharing unconditional love. I suggest we hang out here with Shams.