Rumi and the Law of Attraction

The law of attraction is a popular concept in the modern world, especially after the success of the book and film The Secret. However, the idea that we can manifest our desires by aligning our thoughts and emotions with the universal energy is not new. In fact, it has been expressed by many ancient practices and teachings, such as Buddhism and Christianity.

One of the most eloquent and profound voices that spoke about the law of attraction was Rumi, a 13th-century poet and mystic from Persia. Rumi was a master of Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam that emphasizes the direct experience of God through love and devotion.

Rumi wrote thousands of poems and stories that reveal the secrets of the spiritual path and the mysteries of the human heart.

In this article, we will explore some of the examples of how Rumi expressed the law of attraction in his poems, and what we can learn from them.

“What You Seek Is Seeking You”

This is one of Rumi’s most famous quotes, and it means that whatever we desire, the universe is also desiring for us. It implies that we are not separate from the source of creation, but rather co-creators with it. When we seek something with passion and sincerity, we attract it to us effortlessly.

Rumi believed that everything in the universe is alive and conscious and that there is a hidden purpose behind every event and encounter. He also thought we had a soul mate or a perfect match waiting for us to discover them.

He wrote: “The minute I heard my first love story, I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was. Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along.”

This quote suggests that we don’t need to look for love outside ourselves, but rather to recognize it within ourselves and in others. It also suggests that we don’t need to force or manipulate anything, but rather to trust the divine plan and timing.

Rumi wrote: “When you go after honey with a balloon, the balloon doesn’t enjoy it. And the honey doesn’t go into the balloon. The balloon just gets…