--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But meditate now on steadfastness and…" description: "\"But meditate now on steadfastness and clarity, and let those be the wings that lift and soar through the celestial spheres.\" — Rumi" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bb5/rumi-56_celestial_but-meditate-now-on-steadfastness-and-cl_597150.jpg" --- # But meditate now on steadfastness and clarity, and let… ![“But meditate now on steadfastness and clarity, and let those be the wings that lift and soar through the celestial spheres.” quote by Rumi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bb5/rumi-56_celestial_but-meditate-now-on-steadfastness-and-cl_597150.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bb5/rumi-56_celestial_but-meditate-now-on-steadfastness-and-cl_597150.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bb5/rumi-56_celestial_but-meditate-now-on-steadfastness-and-cl_597150.jpg) > “But meditate now on steadfastness and clarity, and let those be the wings that lift and soar through the celestial spheres.” [Rumi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rumi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Steadfastness and clarity act as wings, enabling spiritual ascent and transcendence. **In simple terms:** Clarity and resolve lift you higher. Key Takeaway Cultivate steadiness and clear vision. Themes spiritual growth clarity resilience Mood inspirational calm Type poetic motivational When to use this quote - meditation - personal development - goal setting - overcoming obstacles - creative work Key Concepts metaphor inner strength Questions to Reflect On - What does steadiness mean to you? - How can clarity become a practical tool? 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