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Be silent and free from the pain of speech: do not slumber, Since thou hast taken refuge with so loving a Friend.
Source Rûmî, Divan (Davis), “The World Gave Thee False Clues” · 📖 Read the full passage
✨ To meditate on today
According to Rumi, whoever has found refuge with so loving a Friend, God, can fall silent and be freed from the weariness of words, while remaining awake. Today, choose a moment when you would like to comment, justify yourself or complain, and simply remain silent, knowing you are sheltered with the Friend.
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