Face to face Quote by Rumi
““My love, you are closer to me than myself... You shine through my eyes, Your light is brighter than the Moon... Step into the garden so all the flowers... Even the tall poplar can kneel before your beauty... Let your voice silence the lily famous for its hundred tongues, When you want to be kind... You are softer than the soul... But when you withdraw... You can be so cold and harsh. Dear one, you can be wild and rebellious... But when you meet him face to face... His charm will make you docile like the earth, Throw away your shield and bare your chest... There is no stronger protection than him. That's why when the Lover withdraws from the world... He covers all the cracks in the wall... So the outside light cannot come though, He knows that only the inner light illuminates his world!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Love Poem, 13th century Sufi tradition
The poem likens love to a transformative force that both softens and strengthens, urging openness despite vulnerability.
In simple terms: Love changes us, making us both gentle and strong.
Key Takeaway
Open your heart fully.
Themes
love
transformation
vulnerability
Mood
devotional
reflective
Type
spiritual
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- intimate partnership
- spiritual practice
- creative expression
Key Concepts
spiritual union
inner light
self‑sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “inner light” mean to you?
- How can you balance softness and strength?
A Different Perspective
Love can lead to loss of self‑identity.
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