Quotes from Maryam Mafi

Imitating others, I failed to find myself. I looked inside and discovered I only knew my name. When I stepped outside I found my real Self. ~Rumi

Our body and soul are one, yet how amazing that our body may not necessarily know our soul!

The master told his pupils, I will never ask you to bring me precious gifts but I will ask you to become worthy of receiving gifts.

Imagine someone saying to God, "I did this evil act just to test You!

We can only hope to catch a glimpse of people's inner light through their actions and words, and even then it remains an enigma, but the perfect mystic's inner light cannot be contained within him for he does not follow the patterns trod by other men.

If you're in doubt choosing between two actions, remember this is an example of free will, and if you later regret your choice, it may nevertheless steer you in the right direction.

When a person walks by draped with priceless robes and jewels, you may wonder, does silk increase one's intelligence?

Love is reckless and carefree; small, trifling minds seek profit, but true lovers lavish everything on love and never expect benefits in return.

When you focus on their outward form, you will see only differences between the Muslim, the Christian, and the Jew. Why not zoom in on the inner light that they all share?

How useless to know the value of all things but to know nothing of one's own worth.

When totally immersed in pursuits that you love, illness and pain won't distract you.

While you soar in prosperity, seize the chance to be generous.