WOMEN: See Your Own POTENTIAL Rumi Tells Us

I came across this writing from sometime back...it was a perfect message for me as I reflect on a busy week now behind me...hope it will be for you too:

Sometimes a simple message comes when you need it most. I've studied the 13th Century mystic Persian poet and philosopher, Rumi for years. Long ago, my brother gave me two volumes of Rumi's work translated in 1930. I learned he had passed on a treasure to me. It was the beginning of my love of Rumi's timeless thinking. 

On a stressful day, one of his messages spoke to me. Just 15 words that held the power of the future here and now:

"You are a RUBY embedded in granite. How long will you pretend it isn't true?

First, it was the word RUBY that caught me. I am a Cancer-girl; my birthstone is RUBY. I've loved the sound of the word. Then the message I heard from Rumi was I am a unique precious gemstone surrounded by the safety of God. It was meant for me that day. I wasn't feeling precious or anything like a gemstone. I was too busy for almost anything. I felt alone and overwhelmed. 
Ever had one of those days?

I found this new picture of the rough cut Ruby crystal. It is more like me than the sparkling cut version. It seemed to reflect the unfinished truth of a work-in-progress. All natural rubies have imperfections. Me too. :-)

How about you? 

Do you see your own POTENTIAL? 
...or have you been to busy too notice?

Warm regards...
Debbe

Debbe Kennedy
author, Putting Our Differences to Work
2010 Axiom Business Book Award Winner - Bronze
Founder, Global Dialogue Center | Home of Women in the Lead

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Comments

[Janina Browarska]

Hi Debbe,

Love this analogy/truth..have been having one of those days on and off for a few months now, but am learning that I too am not invisible....we all have a light to shine and finding it is the wonderful part :-)

Hugs to you and Maureen
Nina

[deborah]

Hi Debbe, my name is Debbie, Deborah, I was born on July 4 th 1963, when i read your writng I said Ohh, right now I am dealing with something that is like a chess game and i now feel safe playing with Gods safety

[debbe kennedy]

Dear Debbie (Deborah), How nice of you to write. Interestingly, I am also a Deborah :-) Your words, "safe playing with God's safety" struck me. One of Rumi's most meaningful messages for me is "Fall into the safety of God." When I am troubled by anything, I always think of his wisdom and envision myself falling backwards into a very large, comforting hand. May this be your best year yet! Debbe