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The teachings of Rumi

The wisdom of Rumi

Keep walking, though there’s no place to get to. Don’t try to see through the distances. That’s not for human beings. Move within, but don’t move the way fear makes you move. Today, like every other day, we wake up … Continue reading

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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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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 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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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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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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The wisdom of Rumi

  Keep searching Even though you’re not equipped keep searching: equipment isn’t necessary on the way to the Lord. Whoever you see engaged in search, become her friend and cast your head in front of her, for choosing to be … Continue reading

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The wisdom of Rumi

Ghazal 2133 wake up, wake up this night is gone wake up abandon abandon even your dear self abandon there is an idiot in our market place selling a precious soul if you doubt my word get up this moment … Continue reading

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The wisdom of Rumi

If you want what visible reality can give, you’re an employee. If you want the unseen world, you’re not living your truth. Both wishes are foolish, but you’ll be forgiven for forgetting that what you really want is love’s confusing … Continue reading

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