Getting Your Attention

"In the case of the lover of any craft, or object of pursuit, God has touched their lips with honey at the beginning of the affair.
But when at that contact they have entered upon the quest, God lays a snare before their feet every day.
When God has plunged the lover into the search for that which is at the very heart, after that the Divine One shuts the door, saying, "Bring the dowry."
Still, they cling to that sweet scent of hope, and go on their quest: at every moment they become hopeful and despairing.
That seeker moves restlessly and swiftly like fire."

Rumi (Vol. 4, 46-51)

Commentary: Did we think this would be easy and straightforward?