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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We are the mirror as well as the face in it. _x000D_ We are tasting the taste this minute of eternity. _x000D_ We are pain and what cures pain both. _x000D_ We are the sweet cold water and the jar that pours.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the interconnectedness of experience and existence.
Rumi's quote emphasizes the duality of human experience, suggesting that we are not just passive observers of life, but actively participate in it through our perceptions and emotions. It illustrates the intertwined nature of suffering and healing, as well as the relationship between the self and the external world, which shapes our understanding of reality and time.
Themes
InterconnectednessExperienceExistenceDualityPerception
In practice
Example use cases
During a meditation session, one might reflect on Rumi's quote to explore their own emotional journey.
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