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

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

Very little grows on jagged rock. Be ground. Be crumbled, so wildflowers will come up where you are. – Rumi

Hear blessings dropping their blossoms around you. – Rumi, as interpreted by Coleman Barks