The core of the seen and unseen universe smiles, but remember smiles come best from those who weep. Lightning, then the rain-laughter. – Rumi

Today, like every other day, we wake up empty and frightened…. Let the beauty we love be what we do. – Rumi, as interpreted by Coleman Barks

Keep knocking, and the joy inside will eventually open a window and look out to see who’s there. – Rumi

Let yourself become living poetry. – Rumi