Embrace paradoxes as a path to understanding from "summary" of Open Secret by Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī (Maulana)
Rumi invites us to explore the idea that understanding can emerge from embracing paradoxes. Instead of rejecting contradictions or trying to force everything into neat categories, we are encouraged to allow for the coexistence of seemingly opposing truths. Through this acceptance of paradoxes, we can deepen our understanding of the complexities of life and the human experience. By acknowledging paradoxes, we open ourselves up to a broader perspective that goes beyond conventional binary thinking. This approach enables us to see beyond the limitations of logical reasoning and embrace the richness of nuance and ambiguity that exist in the world. Rather than seeking to resolve paradoxes, Rumi suggests that we should sit with them, allowing them to reveal deeper truths tha...
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