Matthew Stone

Guided Meditations on the Wisdom of Rumi Matthew Stone

Rumi said, "Yesterday, I was clever so I wanted to change the world. Today, I am wise so I want to change myself." Opening yourself to experience the meaning beyond the words of Rumi is to encounter your deep self, your fearful and notorious self that no longer clings to safety. Take the risk, drink in the words of Rumi and follow where they flow within you. You will find that the transcendent has been there all along. Give yourself permission to move toward your fear, toward annihilation of your superficial self. As Jesus so beautifully revealed: lose yourself to find your Self. I have posed the same set of questions for each of Rumi's quotes. Do not be confined by them. Use them if they seem helpful, but do not let them be your focus; otherwise, you will be caught up in my words and my journey. The point of this book and the wisdom of Rumi is about your journey. I will take responsibility for mine. I will point you to the words of Rumi, and the words of Rumi will point you beyond. Listen to Rumi, destroy your reputation, and live...