Writer’s Quote Wednesday-Rumi

“Keep walking, though there’s no place to get to.
Don’t try to see through the distances.
That’s not for human beings. Move within,
But don’t move the way fear makes you move.”
— Rumi

Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi (1207-1273) was a 13th century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, theologian, and Sufi mystic. His poetry has been translated into many languages and is much appreciated around the world. After his death, his son and his followers founded the Mevlevi Order or Order of the Whirling Dervishes. The whirling dance is part of the Sufi Sana Ceremony.

|Writer’s Quote Wednesday|

17 thoughts on “Writer’s Quote Wednesday-Rumi”

Julianna March 25, 2015 at 12:22 pm

I love Rumi. And this quote is particularly pertinent today. Thank you for being inspired to post it.

LikeLiked by 1 person

Reply ↓
1. Deborah Drucker Post authorMarch 25, 2015 at 12:25 pm
  
  Thank You. It does inspire me.
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
Silver Threading March 25, 2015 at 1:47 pm

Beautiful quote and I love the information about Rumi. We see many of his quotes all over so it is nice to know more background about the author. Well done!

LikeLiked by 1 person

Reply ↓
1. Deborah Drucker Post authorMarch 25, 2015 at 1:54 pm
  
  Thank You Colleen ❤ I did not know this about him until I researched it a bit, especially the connection with whirling dervishes.
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
  
  Reply ↓
  1. Silver Threading March 25, 2015 at 1:55 pm
    
    That is what I love about the quotes. I learn new things every week. 😀
    
    LikeLiked by 1 person
  2. Deborah Drucker Post authorMarch 25, 2015 at 1:57 pm
    
    Me too. I am so glad you suggested we add more information about the authors. 🙂
    
    LikeLiked by 1 person
  3. Silver Threading March 25, 2015 at 2:00 pm
    
    It seem much richer with the additional information. You always do a lovely job too!
    
    LikeLiked by 1 person
  4. Deborah Drucker Post authorMarch 25, 2015 at 2:08 pm
    
    Yes it does add a lot. Thank You ❤
    
    LikeLiked by 1 person
annanolan2014 March 25, 2015 at 1:59 pm

Another very interesting quote, Deborah; thank you!

LikeLiked by 1 person

Reply ↓
1. Deborah Drucker Post authorMarch 25, 2015 at 2:06 pm
  
  Thanks Anna ❤
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
LifestyleswithLia March 25, 2015 at 4:46 pm

Rumi is fabulous! It’s amazing how his poems and teachings have remained all these centuries!

LikeLiked by 1 person

Reply ↓
1. Deborah Drucker Post authorMarch 25, 2015 at 5:09 pm
  
  Yes, so glad we have the translations!
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
  
  Reply ↓
Prajakta March 25, 2015 at 9:10 pm

Inspiring!! I am so glad you shared this.

LikeLiked by 1 person

Reply ↓
1. Deborah Drucker Post authorMarch 25, 2015 at 9:57 pm
  
  Thank You Prajakta ❤
  
  LikeLike
  
  Reply ↓
luciledegodoy March 26, 2015 at 1:34 am

Excellent choice, Deborah. Thanks.

LikeLiked by 1 person

Reply ↓
1. Deborah Drucker Post authorMarch 26, 2015 at 9:50 am
  
  You are welcome. 🙂
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
  
  Reply ↓
Pingback: Writer’s Quote Wednesday Weekly Wrap-Up from 3/24/15 | Silver Threading