Writing Rumi

<p>When an individual wants to have personal experiences with the Divine he or she may find a spiritual teacher or teaching to help in the quest. The well-known 13th century Persian poet Rumi found a beloved spiritual teacher in the person of Shams of Tabriz a wandering dervish and Godman. Their spiritual relationship was dynamic mutually fruitful and life-changing. As the saying goes: <em>When the student is ready the Master appears.      </em></p><p>The author of this book had also been seeking. Beyond the illusions and troubles of the world – both material and psychic – she yearned for something more. Exactly what was somewhat indefinable:  an inner connection a true purpose joy meaning inner peace love in its most sacrosanct sense and a freedom beyond all limitations. What part <em>did</em> she play in the grand scheme of things?  Who was she <em>really</em>? About the time she discovered the poems of Rumi she found a spiritual teacher and teaching which initiated a journey and a spiritual adventure. The journey is a work in progress. Like everyone’s it embraces a lot:  challenges success loss joy tears lessons and relationships of many kinds – the raw material of life.   </p><p>This collection reflects moments of realization transformation ecstasy love surrender weakness and strength along a spiritual path filled with human and spiritual experiences – one Soul’s journey along an illuminated way.    </p>