Choose a favorite poem/quote and describe why it’s your favorite poem/quote. (This can be a different poem other than Rumi’s.) by Elham Shamloufard https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks What did you take away from Rumi’s poetry today? en-us 2022-04-01 18:18:03 UTC 2026-01-07 21:54:26 UTC hello@padlet.com My favorite poem was the last one. I am not sure if it was the sound of the reader's voice, but the words absolutely took my breath away. THAT is a poem I will read over and over again in my dark moments. Thank you for this wonderful selection Elham. https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136790239 2022-04-08 18:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136790239 https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136790594 Today's presentation really makes me want to read more poems by Rumi! Thank you! 

I came across this quote of his, which I loved. I especially love the last part -- "Seek those who fan your flames." 

I think we can all relate to this. 

Thank you, Elham!]]> 2022-04-08 18:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136790594 https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136791516 The gravitas of the voice used in the last poem Lose Yourself really got to me.]]> 2022-04-08 18:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136791516 https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136791677 "Lose yourself
Lose yourself
Do not fear this loss,
For you will rise from the Earth
And embrace the endless Heavens"
I really like this quote because it kinda talks about transcending the limits of our body, and getting to greater heights.]]> 2022-04-08 18:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136791677 anyaissakov https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136791873 The Lose Yourself Poem really stood out to me the most. I think it had to do with the man's voice. His words, really meant a lot to me, and I felt like I could relate to the words in so many ways. ]]> 2022-04-08 18:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136791873 https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136791893 Before today I did not know anything about Rumi’s poetry. It was nice to learn about his work and the meaning behind it. ]]> 2022-04-08 18:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136791893 I loved the last poem shared today, it's such an accurate depiction of how one's ego holds oneself back, and how it is only by releasing the trappings of the ego that we can truly, genuinely, joyfully interact with the greater world and community around us. Incredible poem, thank you for sharing! https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136792086 2022-04-08 18:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136792086 https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136792532 I love the last poem we discussed about losing yourself because I am not the type of person to show my emotions when it comes to grief. Until I had to put my dog down and I completely let go for the first time ever. Everyone was completely shocked and I had never felt such pain before. Although, after it made me feel so much more appreciative of what I had than what I didn’t have.]]> 2022-04-08 18:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136792532 "Life is a balance between holding and letting go" rumi https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136793127 2022-04-08 18:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136793127 https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136793364 The Guest House
… The dark thought, the shame, the malice
Meet them at the door laughing and invite them…

I really felt this lines because we struggle with dark moments but that moments also enrich our life, they have meaning and we learn from that, trying to embrace them maybe difficult but maybe some day we can live with them in peace.

Yovanna ]]> 2022-04-08 18:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136793364 https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136793557 That last poem made me feel something. Especially the sentiment that "When you lose yourself in this love, you will find everything." I interpreted that to mean that if you relinquish your pride you can find who you truly are and are able to embrace others as well. Thank you for sharing Elham.]]> 2022-04-08 18:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136793557 The Guest House was by far my favorite of his. Seeing emotions from the perspective of guests helps me detach from them, on some level. ruthwigg https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136795225 2022-04-08 18:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136795225 https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136797356 I really enjoyed the last poem "Lose Yourself" since it transmits a powerful message about accepting yourself, and brings awareness on how we need to always embrace our emotions.]]> 2022-04-08 18:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136797356 https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136798985 The greatest struggle of all of us is knowing how to treat the person next to us, as the last few years have shown us it can be an extremely difficult thing to do]]> 2022-04-08 18:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/shamloufardelham/Bookmarks/wish/2136798985