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The Wisdom of Rumi

Ghazal 314 You who are not kept anxiously awake for love’s sake, sleep on. In restless search for that river, we hurry along; You whose heart such anxiety has not disturbed, sleep on. Love’s place is out beyond the many … Continue reading

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Questions of Life

You always say there is nothing to do. But are you really doing nothing ? Questions of Life are a tool for reflection. Let the question be with you and go deep. Make note of the answers.

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The wisdom of Rumi

No mirror ever became iron again; No bread ever became wheat; No ripened grape ever became sour fruit. Mature yourself and be secure from a change for the worse. Become the light.

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The ardent alchemist

The bellows fan the fire. Metal is not the only thing being purified by the heat.

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The wisdom of Rumi

love is a mirror you see nothing but your reflection you see nothing but your real face From: Rumi, Dancing the Flame Translation by Nader Khalil

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The wisdom of Rumi

By day I praised you and never knew it. By night I stayed with you and never knew it. I always thought that I was me–but no, I was you and never knew it. Rumi was born September 30, 1207. … Continue reading

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Lumen de lumine

I always liked this mantra Lumen de lumine Deum de deo Deum verum de deo vero Its the “Credo” of catholic liturgy, based on the Nicene Creed. Light from light, god from god, true god from true god. Listen to … Continue reading

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Death and Life

  Death and life look and love how it tangles with the one fallen in love look at spirit how it fuses with earth giving it new life why are you so busy with this or that or good or … Continue reading

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Questions of Life

You always say there is nowhere to go. Is it an excuse to stay where you are ? Questions of Life are a tool for reflection. Let the question be with you and go deep. Make note of the answers.

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The wisdom of Rumi

Love dogs One night a man was crying Allah ! Allah! His lips grew sweet with the praising, until a cynic said, “So! I have heard you calling out, but have you ever gotten any response?” The man had no answer for that. … Continue reading

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