Growth Quote by Jalal Ad-Din Rumi
“Try and be a sheet of paper with nothing on it. Be a spot of ground where nothing is growing, where something might be planted, a seed, possibly, from the Absolute.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Masnavi, 13th century
He invites emptiness as a fertile ground for divine inspiration, urging one to become a blank slate ready for the Absolute.
In simple terms: Empty yourself to receive spiritual growth.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner stillness.
Themes
spirituality
emptiness
potential
divine
mindfulness
Mood
peaceful
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
guidance
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- spiritual retreats
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
Sufi mysticism
creative potential
meditative practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice mindful emptiness daily?
- What “seeds” might you plant in your inner silence?
A Different Perspective
The advice may be misread as passivity rather than active receptivity.
