A verse from the Conference of the Birds
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Attar says that on entering the Valley of the Quest, a hundred hardships arise at every moment — seeking means being ready for difficulty.
Read the full section (in Persian)The Conference of the Birds · Attar
The Seven Valleys of Attar
The birds of the Conference crossed seven valleys in search of the Simurgh. At each station you receive a verse from Attar, a reflection card and a short exercise.
Valley 1 of 7
Talab — the Quest
The road begins with sincere seeking — accepting hardship in order to find what you truly want.
Reflection card
The Fool
The Fool steps onto the road with a light pack — a beginning born of trust, not of knowing the whole way.
Self-inquiry questions
- If I had no fear, what would I be seeking?
- Which of my desires are truly mine, and which did others want for me?
Exercise
Writing your core question
- 1Write non-stop for three minutes: “What I am truly seeking is…”
- 2Mark the one sentence that carries the most feeling.
- 3Next to it, write one small step for this week.
This journey is for reflection and does not replace professional counselling or therapy. Your progress is saved only on this device.