Rumi the celebrated mystical poet was like a human wildfire and those near him were drawn to his vibrancy. Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi was born in 1207 in Balkh, Persia in what is today Afghanistan. While many spiritual people favour routine and discipline he was was moved by spontaneity. His spiritual connection was wild, embodied and passionate. Rumi channelled Divine love while dancing freely. Then words would come spinning out of him. To this day his words inspire millions worldwide with their insight and vitality. In a different setting his approach to being a Sufi would be called shamanic. Here is Rumi writing about emotional freedom and dance:
I SOMETIMES FORGET
I sometimes forget
that I was created for Joy.
My mind is too busy.
My Heart is too heavy
for me to remember
that I have been
called to dance
the Sacred dance of life.
I was created to smile
To Love
To be lifted up
And to lift others up.
O’ Sacred One
Untangle my feet
from all that trap
Free my soul.
That we might
Dance
and that our dancing
might be infectious
......Rumi ❣️