Where are the boundaries?” When Our Beliefs Can Kill Us
In the years preceding World War II, when Hitler formed the Nazi Party, gradually launching a nationwide suffocation plan and setting about obliterating freedom…
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“Rumi’s Private Teacher” Sasan Habibvand
To truly understand Rumi and his thought, one must pay close attention to his intellectual and educational roots. Among the figures who shaped him,…
Rumi, a Distorted Image
Rumi, now a global figure, is known for his deep wisdom and call to love, peace, and solidarity. This interest is encouraging but risks…
The Foolish Prince
Rumi regarded self-awareness as the core and essence of all knowledge. He saw a person unaware of their own worth and place in the…
Don’t Sell Yourself Cheap!
Why do we exploit ourselves? Why do we allow our bodies and souls to be tainted by harmful behaviour, poor nutrition, and idle thoughts?…
The Counterfeit Coin
A dear friend said: “They’ve formed a gathering somewhere—reciting Rumi, clapping, playing Daff (A traditional instrument), and getting all spirited.” I asked, “What else?”…
From Prayer Rug to Wine Cup
The encounter with Shams opened Rumi’s eyes to deeper and more unseen layers of truth. It broadened his view of the self, of humanity,…
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What Brings Happiness?
What brings happiness and well-being, Mr. Habibvand? Pleasure and material things? Experiences? Relationships and love? Personal fulfilment and satisfaction? Acceptance? Hope and joyful anticipation?…
Gaze through the Eyes of Rumi
One of the most fascinating aspects of Rumi’s thought is his healing perspective — what we may call his therapeutic gaze. A significant part of…
The Perpetual Longing
There is within the human being a love, a pain, a thorn, a restlessness, a longing— so intense that even if he were given a hundred thousand worlds, he would…
A House of Straw
Question. If you were to summarise everything you’ve said into one sentence or one core piece of advice, what would it be? Answer: That’s…
Morality and Natural Injustice
In forested and humid areas, various plants and creatures—such as weeds, insects, and rodents—grow around and even on the roofs of houses, building nests…
From Thorn to Garden
(The Role of Thought in Rumi’s Therapy) The phenomenon of thought (fikr) holds a unique and profound position in Rumi’s worldview—so much so that he sees the…
Joy and Wholeness
At the beginning of my journey, I constantly felt that something was missing, that something was incomplete. I believed it was natural to be…
Is Blood Relation Enough?
In many cultures, especially more traditional ones, there’s a common yet flawed norm that says: “It doesn’t matter—no matter who they are, they’re still…
Religiosity and Mental Presuppositions
An Interview with the Quarterly Journal Brain and Cognition Iranian Cognitive Sciences and Technologies Development Headquarters Interviewer: Yasaman Safaei Do mental presuppositions help us in…
How Could a Psychologist Possibly Help?
“But what can a psychologist possibly do for me? How can a counsellor solve my problems? My issue is financial, work-related, practical—what does any…
Seven Keys to a Successful Marriage
Perhaps no one has ever told us that marriage is an art—an art that must be learned. Most couples’ problems do not stem from…
Mindfulness & The Inner Parent
Greetings Mr. Habibvand, and thank you for your insightful content. Can the observing and managing mindset be considered the same as mindfulness? Or not—because…
This Is the Consequence of What You Like!
I knew fatty, sugary, and processed foods were harmful and needed to be removed from my life. I knew that avoiding such foods, eating…
Eight Lessons from the Life of a Tree
To me, the tree is one of the most beautiful metaphors for life. In many ways, a tree resembles a wise, flourishing, and kind…
The Ten Characteristics of a Flourishing Person
(An excerpt from the seminar “10 Barriers to Transformation for Rumi”) It can be said that a person who is truly on the path…
The Soul and the Body for Rumi
In Rumi’s discourse, the two elements of “body” (tan) and “soul” (jaan) are frequently placed in contrast. However, this contrast does not imply hostility or conflict. The body is like…
