When thou art the Loved One, thou need'st not roam.

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While thou art still a Lover, the Longing in thee moves; But when thou art the Loved One, thou need'st not roam—O no!

Source Rûmî, Divan (Hastie), Gazel 36 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Rumi, as long as you are a lover, longing drives you to search; but the one who knows he is loved no longer needs to roam. Today, take a moment to rest in the thought that you are loved by God, just as you are, and let go of a little of your restlessness.

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