The essence of our spirit is love, according to Rumi.

Our soul comes from elsewhere and we need to find the thread of our connection to this source…

Meditating on this verse of Mathnawi is a prayer that I keep close to my heart, reminding myself of being human but also something more. This something more can only be activated when I seek a contemplative time in the silence of my heart.

More than ever it has become important that we become our ‘brother’s keeper’.

The phrase “my brother’s keeper” refers to the story of Cain and Abel in the Bible, Genesis 4:1-9. After Cain killed his brother Abel out of jealously, God being fully aware of what had happened, asked Cain where Abel was.

When was the first time that you became hopeful about life despite the dire situation you were in? If we look for a reason, life moments that change us are hard to come by. But when they do, it is worth paying attention and noticing them.

If we can ponder together on the meaning of wisdom and love—two powerful words that come together to say something profound—what comes up for you?

How will this meaning unfold in you?