Category Archives: All things Rumi

Lord, said David, since you do not need us, why did you create these two worlds? Reality replied: O prisoner of time, I was a secret treasure of kindness and generosity, and I wished this treasure to be known, so … Continue reading →

You think you are alive because you breathe air? Shame on you,  that you are alive in such a limited way. Don’t be without Love,  so you won’t feel dead. Die in Love  and stay alive forever. ˜ Rumi

There is a life-force within your soul, seek that life. There is a gem in the mountain of your body, seek that mine. O traveler, if you are in search of That Don’t look outside, look inside yourself and seek … Continue reading →

There is some kiss we want with our whole lives, the touch of spirit on the body. Seawater begs the pearl to break its shell. And the lily, how passionately it needs some wild darling! At night, I open the … Continue reading →

There is a smile and a gentleness inside. When I learned the name  and address of that, I went to where you sell perfume. I begged you not  to trouble me so with longing. Come out and play! Flirt more … Continue reading →

There are two kinds of intelligence: one acquired, as a child in school memorizes facts and concepts from books and from what the teacher says, collecting information from the traditional sciences as well as from the new sciences. With such … Continue reading →

How does a part of the world leave the world? How does wetness leave water? Dont’ try to put out fire by throwing on more fire! Don’t wash a wound with blood. No matter how fast you run, your shadow … Continue reading →