2016 Poetry of Rumi Mini Calendar

Passionate and witty, earthy and mystical, the soul-stirring poetry of 13th century Sufi poet Rumi transports us, especially when translated by Coleman Barks and accompanied by the work of artist Matt Manley. Monthly Quotes:January: Move outside the tangle of fear-thinking. Live in silence.February: . . . the one who truly loves you will set you free.March: Every moment is made glorious by the light of love.April: Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.May: When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.June: Half-heartedness doesnÍt reach into majesty.July: The way is full of genuine sacrifice.August: Gamble everything for love, if youÍre a true human being.September: There is a community of the spirit. Join it, and feel the delight of walking in the noisy street and being the noise.October: Close both eyes to see with the other eye. Open your hands if you want to be held.November: Open the window in the center of your chest, and let spirits fly in and out.December: When itÍs cold and raining, you are more beautiful. And the snow brings me even closer to your lips. Details and Dimensions: 7"" x 7""Durable cover and punch holeQuotes on each pageFull color artPrinted on high-quality FSC-certified paper. The FSC Mix label ensures that the timber used to produce the paper is from a mixture of reclaimed timber or fiber, FSC-certified forests and/or controlled wood.