Being Needy

"Conventional wisdom is only for self-advertisement; when it finds a purchaser it glows with delight.
The purchaser of real knowledge is God.; its market value is always splendid...
Without need, the Almighty God does not give anything to anyone.
Therefore quickly increase your need, O needy one, in order that the Sea of Bounty may surge up in lovingkindness."

Rumi (Vol. 2, from 3265-3680)

Commentary: Boxing Day....the day after the celebration. We think that our longing, our hunger and our restless need is a sign that something is wrong with us. Rumi says it is a gift from God;  it brings us into  God's presence.