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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Be quiet now and wait. It may be that the ocean one, the one we desire so to move into and become, desires us out here on land a little longer, going our sundry roads to the shore.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Patience is key, as the things we desire may also be waiting for the right time to bring us together.
In this quote, Rumi suggests that instead of rushing towards our desires, we should practice patience, recognizing that the things we hope to attain may also be considering their timing. By urging us to wait and embrace our current paths, Rumi emphasizes the importance of trust in the unfolding of life’s journey.
Themes
PatienceDesireJourneyTrustTiming
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about personal growth and waiting for the right opportunities.
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