My dear heart, never think you are better than others. Listen to their sorrows with compassion. If you want peace, don't harbor bad thoughts, do not gossip and don't teach what you do not know.
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Awe is the salve that will heal our eyes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Awe has the power to rejuvenate our perception and understanding of the world.
This quote by Rumi suggests that experiencing awe can heal our perception of life and open our eyes to greater truths. It highlights the transformative power of awe in enriching our understanding and appreciation of the world around us. By inviting us to embrace awe, Rumi implies that such experiences can lead to personal growth and a renewed perspective.
Themes
AweHealingPerceptionUnderstandingLife
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire a mindfulness workshop focused on finding beauty in everyday moments.
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Every fragile beauty, every perfect forgotten sentence, you grieve their going away, but that is not how it is. Where they come from never goes dry. It is an always flowing spring.
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Whatever you keep hidden in your heart, God _x000D_ manifests in you outwardly. Whatever the root of _x000D_ the tree feeds on in secret, affects the bough and _x000D_ the leaf.
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Come on sweetheart let's adore one another before there is no more of you and me
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