'Both' is definitely the most common answer for this Rumi reflection 😄.

If you had to pick just one struggle; is it more about the initial struggle to keep going (perseverance), or the daily struggle to stay calm while waiting (patience)?

Mine is latter.

Fantastic quote. Hitting on a deep truth about ego.

I always find it fascinating how quick people are to bond with you and offer help when they feel they are above you, in this case, feeling they know more than you.

Playing dumb is fun.

@sufism.bsky.social Thank you so much for sharing the Rumi thread. Am honoured, really 🙏

But it's a hard game to win as mental strength is built over time.

Like me, struggling with instant gratification is a constant fight throughout my life. At times I win, at times I lose.

What about you? What are you struggling with in the patience and perseverance game?

#Rumi #SelfImprovement

Not hustle or aggression, but patience and perseverance in self-correction.

(From the works of Dr Haidar Bagir; interpretations on the purification of the heart.)

The patience and perseverance game, do you agree if I say that it's all about mental strength?👇

#Sufism #RumiQuotes #MentalStrength

This quote speaks to the Sufi concept of the heart as a mirror. The goal of life is to continuously polish this mirror so it can purely reflect the Divine light (or, for a secular audience, your true self).

The "dark clouds" are our attachments, ego, and negative habits.

The polishing agent?👇

“The polish for a mirror is patience. Be patient, until the dark clouds are dispersed from your mirror.” #Rumi

We often look outside for validation or blame. Rumi reminds us that the work is internal.

What "dark cloud" of impatience or judgment is currently obscuring your inner peace?

#Poetry

Early days on Bluesky I had launched Rumi Quote series but got distracted. I think now is time to resume it.

Let's have a first.👇

#Rumi #Poetry #Mindfulness #Spiritual #Wisdom

Yummy yummy yummy!

The ingredients to prepare and how to cook the dish are quite simple and straightforward, aren't they?

I'm satisfied with the outcome. More importantly, Fitz and Eka called the dish a success.

That's what matters actually 😅

Have a good Friday everyone 💕

Heat the cooking oil in a wok.

Pour in the stir-fry ingredients. Cook until their aroma fills the air.

Pour in the sauce base. Add a splash of water. Let it simmer briefly.

Lastly, toss in the veggies.

The sauce/gravy is now ready to pour over the fried Tilapia!

(Video)👇

Ingredients

The fish: Tilapia (marinated with turmeric and salt), fried

To stir-fry: red onion, garlic, ginger, lemongrass (sliced)

The sauce base: a mix of chili sauce, tomato sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, salt, sugar, seasoning

The veggies: chillies, tomatoes, cucumber

How to cook 👇

..challenge of this particular dish is that I don't have a formal recipe. I rely solely on the memory of how my mother, who loved this dish, used to prepare it.

To ensure the result wouldn't be too terrible for someone who rarely attempts it, I polished the recipe with Gemini’s help.

Recipe below👇

Indeed, Allah Taala arranges things beautifully.

Sang Pengatur.

Semoga Allah Taala merahmati jiwa-jiwa yang telah mendahuluiku. Aku jua, bakal menyusul.

Selamanya merinduimu, emak 💕.

you made a final, urgent request: to deliver your sadaqa money to her father.

Your final act of charity.

I fulfilled that promise while you lay waiting, passing your last gift on.

This morning, another soul you cherished, a 15yo girl battling cancer, also a keeper of your charitable heart, has joined you. She is the daughter of my elementary school friend; surely you remember her well because..

Just before the stroke stole your voice and sent you to the hospital,👇

I remember your whispers, your heartbreaking "gibberish" about wanting to follow them (and you did, just months later.)

You forbade everyone from speaking of it, unable to stem the tears, and you refused to meet their mother, fearing you couldn't contain your sorrow.

And then, you joined them.👇

Adik lelaki saya Adam sekolah pondok di Kelantan beberapa tahun zaman remaja. Komentar dia dengar saya cuba bercakap dialek Kelantan,

"Cakap Kelantan yang tak jadi."

Yak bok te awang weh 😅