Doesn't it feel so uncomfortable to be out of control? To be unable to predict an outcome? To feel that you don't have an answer to another person's question? I'm not sure, but I think in this quote, Rumi is offering some relief with his words. Rumi is capturing the idea that we don't have to posture and act like we know everything all the time. We could admit we don't know rather than pretending and bluffing our way through with an answer that we think may be right. When we cling to being right and having all the answers, we don't give ourselves permission to consider another point of view, or to allow new information to change our opinions or perspectives.
The next time you find yourself fiercely defending a viewpoint or an idea, maybe it's time to let go of needing to be right. Stop and listen. Question and be befuddled. Be willing to be bewildered instead of so clever and correct. Who knows....maybe you'll discover something new.
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