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The quote encourages letting go of self-reliance and trusting that guidance is already at work. It suggests that support can carry a person through difficulties even when they do not fully recognize their need for it. The image of each wave reaching shore implies a steady, ongoing kind of care.
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About Jalaluddin Rumi
Jalaluddin Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet and Sufi mystic. His works, including the *Masnavi* and *Diwan-e Shams-e Tabrizi*, blend spiritual insight with vivid imagery, exploring love, divine unity, and human connection. The *Masnavi* remains a cornerstone of Sufi literature, celebrated for its poetic depth and philosophical richness.
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