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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Eden

Lord, the air smells good today, straight from the mysteries
within the inner courts of God.
A grace like new clothes thrown
across the garden, free medicine for everybody.
The trees in their prayer, the birds in praise,
the first blue violets kneeling.
– Rumi

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 This one really spoke to me this morning.

When was the last time you inhaled deeply and actually appreciated the breath you take.  Appreciated the smells and the purity.

For this, THIS IS the kingdom of God.  We are standing in the royal court; Subjects unto the Divine.  All that we behold is gilded perfection, emanating richness and glory.

All the trees know this as they stand tall, thoughtless, and at one with God, majestic and silent as though hushed in a prayer of love and exaltation.

Birds are ever praising in joy, swooping and soaring.

Even the flowers seem to shine in gratitude for their moment of glory.

And the amazing grace that makes it all is everywhere and nowhere.  Within and without.  It flows through all, like the air we breathe.  It is the hug that encircles you not with arms but with love.

Not a romantic love, but a soul deep acceptance of all that is, as it is... because it is exactly as it should be and it is always good.  You are always good.  You are always accepted.

I know.  It's in the air.  All the healing you need is right there for you.  Breathe it in.

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Great Titles by Rumi

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