Whereas the Spring-head is undying, its branch gives water continually.

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Every form you see has its archetype in the placeless world; If the form perished, no matter, since its Original is everlasting. Every fair shape you have seen, every deep saying you have heard, Be not cast down that it perished; for that is not so. Whereas the Spring-head is undying, its branch gives water continually; Since neither can cease, why are you lamenting?

Source Rûmî, Divan (Davis), “The Water of Eternal Life” · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Rumi, every beautiful form you have loved comes from an eternal Source, God, as water comes from a fountain: if the form passes, the Source keeps flowing, and nothing true is lost. Today, when something beautiful passes or comes to an end, instead of lamenting, thank the Source that gave it to you and that keeps flowing.

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