Wednesday Morning With Rumi

Posted on June 17, 2015 | 27 Comments

 

“Embrace sorrowful thoughts

for they sweep the house of your heart clean,

scatter the withered leaves, and pull out the twisted roots,

preparing the ground for the new shoots of joy.”

                                                                                                       ~ Rumi

 

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27 responses to “Wednesday Morning With Rumi”

  1. Annette Rochelle Aben | June 17, 2015 at 8:01 am | Reply

    Perfect!

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  2. sringsmuth | June 17, 2015 at 8:03 am | Reply

    “Embrace sorrowful thoughts.” Now that’s not a sentence you hear very often, but I like the sentiment of using sorrow as a cleansing experience for your heart. Thanks for giving me something to think about on this Wednesday morning, Julie 🙂

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    • Jewels | June 17, 2015 at 8:09 am | Reply

      No, it’s not something you hear very often, and it’s not easy to do, but I too like the idea of allowing sorrow to help cleanse the heart. And of course… I look forward to “the new shoots of joy.” 🙂

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  3. Writing to Freedom | June 17, 2015 at 9:11 am | Reply

    Wonderful quote and reminder. Thanks Julie. 🙂

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  4. Trisha | June 17, 2015 at 9:38 am | Reply

    I think I experienced what Rumi describes here. The new shoots of joy are surprising after feeling such deep sorrow but the joy feels deeper than it did before the cleansing of sorrow. I hope you experience the joy soon, Jewels.

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  5. NbJ | June 17, 2015 at 12:37 pm | Reply

    Lovely :))

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  6. aussiebirder | June 17, 2015 at 12:51 pm | Reply

    Wonderful encouraging words Jewels!

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  7. Eliza Waters | June 17, 2015 at 1:31 pm | Reply

    This speaks right to where I am right now. I’ve been resisting sorrowful thoughts, but I know they can’t be ignored. Maybe I’m afraid I’ll fall apart? Perhaps that what I really need to do to rise up again. Good share, thanks Julie! ❤

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    • Jewels | June 17, 2015 at 4:24 pm | Reply

      It’s such a natural reaction to want to resist sorrow, isn’t it? It can be a scary thing to allow and embrace our sorrowful thoughts in the fear that we might fall apart, but I really think Rumi is onto something here – a heart cleansing can take place in it too. And after… the new shoots of joy are oh so sweet. Sending hugs to you, Eliza. ❤

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  8. asnappshot | June 17, 2015 at 1:36 pm | Reply

    Thats an interesting take….

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  9. socialbridge | June 17, 2015 at 3:21 pm | Reply

    Who better to spend a Wednesday morning with than Rumi! A wonderful quote.

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  10. Val Boyko | June 17, 2015 at 3:49 pm | Reply

    Such a lovely quote Julie! When we embrace them we open ourselves to healing. Its not easy, but has turned my life around and allowed me to help others who can get stuck in the lows of life.
    I’d be careful if that’s yellow loosestrife though … it will take over the garden 😉

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    • Jewels | June 17, 2015 at 4:46 pm | Reply

      It really is a good one, Val! I feel I may have done it a slight injustice by not sharing the piece in its entirety though, because the whole thing is filled with lots of good stuff. If you’ll allow me…

      “The body is a guest house
      each morning someone new arrives.
      Welcome them all for they may be messengers from the invisible.
      Do not feel burdened by them
      or they may go back to non-existence.
      Each time a thought enters your heart
      treat it as an honored guest,
      your worth is shown by the thoughts you entertain.
      Embrace sorrowful thoughts
      for they sweep the house of your heart clean,
      scatter the withered leaves, and pull out the twisted roots,
      preparing the ground for the new shoots of joy.
      What sorrow takes away from the heart
      it replaces with something better.
      Without the fury of thunder and lightening
      the plants will be scorched by the sun.
      Be grateful for all you receive,
      good and bad alike,
      for it may be a gift from the treasury of Spirit
      that will bring the fulfillment of your most secret desire.”

      And like you said “When we embrace them we open ourselves to healing.” It’s so true. You and Rumi are so wise. ❤

      Oh yes, I know all about that invasive yellow loosestrife. It's hard not to love it though with its bright yellow "shoots of joy." 😉

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      • Val Boyko | June 17, 2015 at 7:12 pm |

        I know it well Julie 🙂 So powerful and real. Its one of those pieces that shifts everything in a moment. What we thought is “bad” becomes something to embrace.
        My wisdom comes from peeps like Rumi … and I guess,years dealing with the highs and lows of life.
        Thank you for sharing all of its magic here!

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  11. loisajay | June 17, 2015 at 7:36 pm | Reply

    Hope all is well, Julie. ❤

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  12. Noora | June 21, 2015 at 7:44 am | Reply

    Rumi’s wisdom is timeless! Thank you for this great reminder, Julie! Happy Sunday, my friend! ❤

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  14. aliceandembo | June 30, 2015 at 8:12 pm | Reply

    After the rain the shoots come, there is hope in everything. Thanks for giving us this important thoughts to ponder. 🙂

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  15. Lori Fontanes | July 31, 2015 at 7:03 am | Reply

    Gardener of the heart! Love Rumi–thanks for sharing!!!

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