If you haven’t heard of Rumi, you are really missing out. Big time. Rumi was a Persian poet and Sufi master from the 13th century who knows just how you’re feeling at this exact moment and he probably wrote a poem about it. Rumi’s poems are famous for having the capability to truly speak to what is in your soul and articulate what life is really all about.
If you’re going through some tough struggles right now or just need a little inspiration, Rumi is here to guide you through.
1. “When you seek love with all your heart you shall find its echo in the universe."
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If you are lonely and looking for some lovin’, Rumi’s got your back. He believes that if you are ready and searching for love, it will inevitably find you. So, chin up! According to Rumi, love could be right around the corner!
2. “You are not a drop in the ocean, you are the entire ocean in a drop.”
If you ever feel like you aren’t good enough, Rumi wants you to know that you are oh so special. He knows you are a complex, valuable being, and he never wants you to simplify yourself for anyone or anything.
3. “Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames.”
Fake friend alert! Rumi sees right through those disloyal buddies of yours. If you have some toxic people in your life, Rumi wants you to make sure their intentions are pure when it comes to your friendship. Weed out the people who want to see you fail and find those who celebrate your successes.
4. “One day your heart will take you to your Lover. One day your soul will carry you to the Beloved. Don’t get lost in your pain, know that one day your pain will become your cure.”
Life is hard and Rumi knows it. He also knows that everything happens for a reason and that things will work out for you! Persevere, have patience, and learn from your mistakes. You will be better for it!
5. “Stop acting so small. You are the universe in ecstatic motion.”
Whoa, deep! Rumi wants you to stop feeling sorry for yourself and believes that you are truly bound for greatness. The universe has earth shattering plans in store for you! If you’re stuck in a rut, know that there is a world of possibilities waiting for you.
6. “Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond."
Are you resenting someone in your life right now? Rumi knows everyone in your life has been brought into it for a reason. While sometimes it is easy to regret sharing a part of yourself with someone, they most likely taught you a necessary lesson that has made you wiser.
7. “The moment you accept what troubles you’ve been given, the door will open.”
Is nothing in your life going right? Rumi says you have to let go of what is destroying you! Once you release the negativity in your life and vanquish its power over you, good things will start to happen.
8. “Maybe you are searching among branches for what only appears in the roots.”
If you’re feeling a little lost and can’t find what you’ve been looking for, Rumi believes it’s because maybe you’ve been looking in the wrong places. Sometimes the things we desire the most are closer than we think.
9. "When we practice loving kindness and compassion we are the first ones to profit.”
Sometimes it’s difficult to not snap at others when they get on your last nerve. Rumi’s advice? Be kinder than you feel and lift people up, no matter what. Who knows, these people may be there to lift you up later on.
10. “Laugh as much as you breathe. Love as long as you live.”
This one is pretty self-explanatory. Rumi wants you to live the best life possible: one full of love and laughter. Don’t sweat the small stuff! Life is only as difficult as you make it.
There is an endless number of quotes from Rumi which capture the most valuable aspects of life. No matter who you are or what you have been through, Rumi most likely understands. Hopefully, these quotes leave you a little better off than you were before.
