In today’s message, Rumi paints a vivid picture of our human experience: a soul inhabiting a physical form, much like how a person wears a garment over their “self”. We spend a significant portion of our lives fixated on what we can see from the outside, rarely are we reminded of the eternal being within.
“Know then that the body is merely a garment. Go seek the wearer, not the cloak.” – Rumi
My word! Isn’t that just so beautifully said! This is a soul having a human experience. At some point the cloak will eventually be dropped, so don’t be completely distracted by the garment you’re looking at right now.
Remember this about yourself, and also know this about the person standing in front of you. Try to see someone for their soul. When you see someone for their soul, everything changes. There’s a calling for why you are both together in this moment and when you can see them for their soul, you click with the purpose of the gifts you’re here to exchange.
“All doubt, despair and fear become insignificant when the intention of life becomes love.” – Rumi
Love, not fear, becomes the guiding principle. This love isn’t a naive sentimentality that allows people to walk all over us. True love is a powerful force that empowers us to set boundaries with compassion. It allows us to say “no” with unwavering strength, yet with a heart overflowing with love. No anger, no justification – just a gentle but firm stance, knowing it serves a greater good.
This ability to see beyond the cloak, to recognize the soul with love, and set boundaries with kindness – that’s when we experience the true transformative power of love. It becomes a force that fosters genuine connection, fosters understanding, and allows us to navigate life’s complexities with grace and purpose.
“Wherever you stand, be the soul of that place, and recognize the souls around you.” – Rumi
Let this be your call to action! In every moment, you have the opportunity to radiate the light of your soul. Actively seek the souls within those you encounter, fostering deeper connections and enriching your own experience.
Mantras for self-reflection:
- I will seek the wearer, not the cloak. I will look for the soul’s song beneath the surface.
- In every interaction, I will choose love as my guiding principle.
- With compassion and clarity, I will set healthy boundaries that honor both myself and others.
- I am a soul having a human experience. I will connect with others on this deeper level, recognizing the shared spark of humanity.
Today’s meditation asks us to recognize the symphony of souls that make up the human experience. As we embrace the wearer, not the cloak, we transform our interactions, fostering a more loving and connected world, one encounter at a time.
Have a beautiful day, beautiful beings!
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Tonglen.