Can't Force Growth

Those who don’t
Want to change,
Let them sleep.
– Rumi

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I have always found it irritating when people preach at me.  I'm not talking about discussing religion or beliefs because THAT is one of my favorite things to do.

What I'm talking about is when someone believes that MY beliefs are "wrong" and that's it's their job to save me or convert me or convince me or whatever.  And because of this opinion of mine, I try to mind my own business regarding other people and their level of consciousness.

Personal and Spiritual growth happen from within.  People rarely grow on accident.  Sometimes people just snap out of the illusion suddenly, and for no reason, or rather not for reasons of painful circumstances.  But that's a pretty rare thing.  Usually a person experiences an epiphany because they were seeking one.

You'll never convince someone to awaken.

Isn't is beautiful how you can be conscious of the illusion, even if someone else isn't?

And yet, as we sit here in our highest state of consciousness, feeling at one with the All, there are still others among us who think US asleep.  Seeking can only be done for ones Self, so seek for yourself, and let those in slumber be.

Besides, demonstrations of conscious oneness have the power to awaken the sleeping.  So by allowing those who don't want to change, to sleep, and by living in our own oneness, we have a greater chance of awakening them than if we try to awaken them with our words.

Be the change you want to see in the world.

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Great Titles by Rumi

A Year with Rumi: Daily Readings

The Illuminated Rumi

Rumi: The Book of Love
Poems of Ecstasy and Longing

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