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BISMILLAH It's a habit of yours to walk slowly. You hold a…

“BISMILLAH It's a habit of yours to walk slowly. You hold a grudge for years. With such heaviness, how can you be modest? With such attachments, do you expect to arrive anywhere? Be wide as the air to learn a secret. Right now you're equal portions clay and water, thick mud. Abraham learned how the…” quote by Rumi
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““BISMILLAH It's a habit of yours to walk slowly. You hold a grudge for years. With such heaviness, how can you be modest? With such attachments, do you expect to arrive anywhere? Be wide as the air to learn a secret. Right now you're equal portions clay and water, thick mud. Abraham learned how the sun and moon and the stars all set. He said, No longer will I try to assign partners for God. You are so weak. Give up to grace. The ocean takes care of each wave till it gets to shore. You need more help than you know. You're trying to live your life in open scaffolding. Say Bismillah, In the name of God, as the priest does with a knife when he offers an animal. Bismillah your old self to find your real name.””

Rumi

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Holding grudges and attachments weighs the soul, hindering humility and growth; surrender to divine grace.

In simple terms: Let go of grudges to grow.

Key Takeaway

Release attachments, seek grace.

Themes

humility spirituality detachment

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • conflict resolution
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

mysticism inner peace faith

Questions to Reflect On

  • What grudges limit you?
  • How can humility transform your path?
A Different Perspective

Some may view surrender as weakness.

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