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The teachings of Rumi

The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Michaela

How long will you think about this painful life? How long will you think about this harmful world? The only thing it can take from you is your body. Don’t say all this rubbish and stop thinking.

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Michaela

This is for a friend of mine….. You sit here for days saying, “This is strange business.” You’re the strange business. You have the energy of the sun in you, but you keep knotting it up at the base of … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Michaela

‘There is a way between voice and presence where information flows. In disciplined silence it opens. With wandering talk it closes.’

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Michaela

‘Friend, our closeness is this: Anywhere you put your foot, feel me in the firmness underneath.’

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Michaela

There is nourishment like bread that feeds one part of your life and nourishment like light for another. There are many rules about restraint with the former, but only one rule for the latter, Never be satisfied. Eat and drink … Continue reading →

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Prayer is an egg

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Michaela

A contemplation on a poem by Rumi On Resurrection Day God will say, “What did you do with the strength and energy your food gave you on earth? How did you use your eyes? What did you make with your … Continue reading →

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