The fact is that we are all connected by our egos, but through Rumi’s poems, we are reminded that we are not only our egos—our egos make us forget the common source of humanity.

Rumi’s poetry offers a deep sense of love while weaving in themes of self-awareness and self-acceptance, which are essential to personal transformation.

Personal Perspective: For more than six decades, the poet Rumi has inspired me psychologically, spiritually, and transformatively. Here is why we need his timeless poetry now.

Rumi’s poetry offers a deep sense of love while weaving in themes of self-awareness and self-acceptance, which are essential to personal transformation.