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13 Rumi Quotes That Will Change The Way You Think
They will open your heart and mind to the beauty that lies within you.
Rumi was a Persian poet and scholar from the 13th century.
His words and wisdom have crossed all borders and continue to stand the test of time. There is great beauty in the words he spoke, and it’s no wonder he has influenced and inspired many artists throughout the years.
His quotes stand to transform your life for the better by inviting more hope, love, and awakening. Here are 13 quotes that will open your heart and mind to the beauty that lies within you and, in doing so, change the way you think.
“Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise so I am changing myself.”
Who you were ten years ago and who you are now are two different people. The same applies to me. What began as a journey of seeking an answer to “how can I change this world with my ideas” transformed, in more recent years, into “how can I change myself so I can better be suited to contribute to this world.”
Changing yourself doesn’t mean becoming a different person, it simply means working on improving yourself to become better; learn how to have higher self-awareness, cultivate a stronger mindset, find meaning in what you do and develop mindful habits that boost your productivity.
Your goal is to understand yourself better and become more grateful, resilient, confident and productive in your daily life. Work on bettering yourself — only then can you be in a position to contribute positive change to the world.
“The quieter you become the more you are able to hear.”
Every year, Bill Gates takes two “Think Weeks” and spends them alone in a cabin in the woods. He does it to escape the noise, read books, reflect on his progress and engage in deeper creative thought. Studies have shown that people who learn to find comfort in solitude tend to be happier, experience lower levels of stress and are less likely to have depression.
A few years ago, I flew to Sri Lanka on a solo trip and spent a week on a silent…
