Category Archives: All things Rumi

The teachings of Rumi

The Tao is the way

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Michaela

Practicing eternity. Verse 52 from the tao-te-ching is about accepting the shadows in oneself. To turn to oneself and allowing everything to be as it is. The past is nothing but a passing cloud, leaving a shadow. Find the shadow … Continue reading →

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Freedom of Rumi

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Michaela

happy is the one who doesn’t want to try getting wealthy or remaining poor free of other people and worldly worries a stranger to himself free in every way ..what does it mean: a stranger to myself ? From: Rumi … Continue reading →

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Love by Rumi

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Michaela

I’ve come to take you with me even if I must drag you along but first must steal your heart then settle you in my soul I’ve come as a spring to lay beside your blossoms to feel the glory … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Michaela

This one is for myself. There are days the pain is acute. It feels like something gets ripped open and old, forgotten feelings are coming up, like vermin, to cloud the soul. Who knew they were here to begin with, who … Continue reading →

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A heart teaching by Rumi

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Michaela

There are some Rumi teachings that simply hold the key to the heart. Read it slowly, with gusto, relish and enjoy each and every single stanza, taste and savour each and every single word, love and cherish each and every … Continue reading →

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Freedom by Rumi

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Michaela

Ghazal 1419 is about freedom and it is about the path to liberation. Liberation means to de-condition, de-identify from all that we think we know. It takes a while until the body and the mind have adapted to a life … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Michaela

    “Fountain of Fire” is one of my favorite Rumi books. Everything in it resonates with me and I often use it for guidance or inspiration. “My dear friend” has a symbolic meaning – never lose hope, or despair … Continue reading →

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Love by Rumi

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Michaela

Come on sweetheart let’s adore one another before there is no more of you and me a mirror tells the truth look at your grim face brighten up and cast away your bitter smile a generous friend gives life for … Continue reading →

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The voice of a saviour

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Michaela

The voice of a saviour will soon be heard as soon as you clear your hearing don’t drink now this polluted water the elixir of life will soon arrive if your desire grace lose your selfish self till you can … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Michaela

If you are a man of this life then march on this path like a man or retire and take refuge in your house since you are not ready for this battle real men drank a thousand seas and still … Continue reading →

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