Beyond Right And Wrong: Journaling In Rumi’s Field

Rumi’s timeless words invite us into a field beyond right and wrong — a place of presence, peace, and connection. In this gentle talk, we explore what it means to step into that field in our everyday lives, and how we can return there through reflection and journaling.

Here, the mind softens, the heart opens, and the soul remembers its unity with all beings.

Through a blend of gentle guidance and spacious stillness, we journey together into the place where connection and peace naturally arise.

Background music by my friend, the incredible Blossom Violet, recorded LIVE on March 13, 2025. Be sure to follow her for more beautiful piano tracks! You’ll also find her music in my journaling playlists, which are available on my teacher’s profile under the “Home” tab.

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Transcript

Hello and welcome beautiful Insight Timer community.

Today I'd like to share a short poem with you,

One that I've admired for a long time.

It's by Rumi and even though it was written centuries ago,

It feels like it could have been written yesterday.

Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field.

I'll meet you there.

When the soul lies down in that grass,

The world is too full to talk about.

Ideas,

Language,

Even the phrase each other doesn't make any sense.

When I hear these words,

I picture a wide open space,

Golden grass swaying in the wind,

No fences,

No signs telling you where you can and can't go.

It's a place beyond the push and pull of being right or wrong.

A place where we can simply be.

For me,

It's not about ignoring what's happening in the world.

It's about remembering that our hearts can see more than our opinions can.

That there is a deeper truth,

One that doesn't need defending.

In this world we live in,

Opinions can be loud,

Lines get drawn,

Sometimes we lose sight of each other behind them.

But Rumi's field is like a reminder that there's another way.

It's a place where we can meet and really see each other,

Not through the lens of who's right,

But through the lens of simply being human together.

So,

How do we get there?

For me,

It starts with a pause,

A breath,

A small moment where I notice I'm trying to prove something and I can choose instead to soften.

Sometimes it means letting go of that last word.

Sometimes it means choosing kindness over the sweet but fleeting satisfaction of being right.

The field isn't far away.

It's here,

In those moments we choose peace over division.

Let's pause for a minute.

Let's do a little journaling.

Maybe today you can think of one moment or one person where you could take that walk to the field,

Not to win,

Not to convince,

But to simply meet.

I'll be there too.

We can sit in the grass together,

Watch the wind move,

And remember what it feels like to just be.

Thank you for listening.

Thank you for taking the time to journal and reflect with me.

I'll meet you in the field.

Reviews

I think for me i need to ask my head, “where, who and why is this coming from?” And ask my heart “is the necessary?” My heart will say, “No, my love listen with openness, understanding and kindness and hug that person in your mind with grace and gratitude.” This sounds so much better than struggling with who’s right or wrong since we already know in this universe that does not exist.

Thank you my friend.

I loved this and wonder if Blossom Violet is the one playing piano on the background of this? ✨✨🌸🌸

Beautiful! I especially loved your gentle suggestion at the end of the recording. 💜

Beautiful sharing of one of my favorite Rumi poems. Saving and will listen often to receive this gentle reminder. Thank you Violet 💗🙏

Violet, I absolutely love this! Beautiful 💚 thank you.

Beautiful, Violet. Thank you for creating this special and timely
message for all to hear…
Let’s all meet in the field, shall we? 🙏✨