Botha swimmer and a drowned man are in the water; the latter is borne by the water and controlled by it, while the swimmer is borne along by his own power and of his own volition. Every movement made by the drowned man - indeed, every act and word that issue from him - comes from the water, not from him... The saints are like this. They have died before death.
RumiYou could string a hundred endless days together, My soul would find no comfort from this pain. You laugh at my tale? You may be educated But you havenโt learned to love till youโre insane
RumiMake peace with the universe. Take joy in it. It will turn to gold. Resurrection will be now. Every moment, a new beauty.
Rumi