Interrupting the Silence

Tag: Rumi

  • Silence, the Way Home

    Silence, the Way Home

    The 14th century Sufi poet and mystic, Rumi, wrote, “Return to the root of the root of yourself.”¹ His words remind me that I often live on the periphery or circumference of life, disconnected from the root of my being and existence. To “return to the root of the root” of myself means returning to Read more

  • Looking for Someone to Resurrect

    I called through your door, “The mystics are gathering in the street. Come out!” “Leave me alone. I’m sick.” “I don’t care if you’re dead! Jesus is here, and he wants to resurrect somebody!” — Rumi Read more