Work on your stony qualities and become resplendent like the ruby. Practice self-denial and accept difficulty. Always see infinite life in letting the self die. Your stoniness will decrease; your ruby nature will grow. The signs of self-existence will leave your body, and ecstasy will take you over.
RumiThere are many languages in the world; in meaning all are the same. If you break the cups, water will be unified and will flow together.
RumiI died from a mineral and plant became, Died from the plant, took a sentient frame; Died from the beast, donned a human dress - When by my dying did I ever grow less.
RumiSince Love has made ruins of my heart The sun must come and illumine them. Such generosity has broken me with shame.
Rumi