Why do we exploit ourselves?
Why do we allow our bodies and souls to be tainted by harmful behaviour, poor nutrition, and idle thoughts?
Why do we waste our energy on hollow distractions and fruitless questions, rather than focusing on our growth and blossoming?
Why do we forsake our own reason and discernment, choosing instead to follow and imitate others?
Why are we so occupied with judging others while neglecting our own role and significance?
Turning the pages of Rumi’s words, it becomes clear that one of his major concerns was humanity’s self-neglect and self-devaluation.
He has shared with us many stirring and profound insights on this theme.
Wretched is the human. He does not know himself
He adds to his loss with every step.
He sells himself for a pittance
Trades his silken robe for a beggar’s cloak.
