Beyond the Prison of Self: Rumi's Wisdom for Breaking Free from the cycle of Psychological Suffering

From the creator behind the popular social media page @mewlana_rumi_poetry is a book that is meant to help those who wish to live a lighter and more fulfilling life. The book focuses on ten fictional dialogues between Rumi and various people struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, anger, loneliness, and spiritual emptiness. Each story offer insights that can help transform modern psychological suffering into healing and growth.

What’s Inside the book:

Ten Complete Stories featuring:

• The anxious merchant trapped by future worries
• The perfectionist weaver lost in comparison
• The depressed poet torn between authenticity and expectations
• The angry competitor obsessed with winning
• The bitter man consumed by resentment
• The overwhelmed scholar trapped in analysis
• The paralyzed artist afraid of imperfection
• The restless spiritual seeker
• The lonely potter convinced he's unlovable
• The numb woman sleepwalking through life

Each Chapter Includes:

• Rich, engaging dialogue that brings ancient wisdom to life
• "Lessons and Reflections" section connecting the story to contemporary problems and offering a philosophical and psychological perspective on them.
• Self reflection prompts for deeper understanding of oneself.
• Mindfulness/Meditation practices
• Clear applications for modern life and relationships

Who This Book Is For:

This book speaks to anyone who:

• Feels trapped by anxiety, perfectionism, or other self-defeating patterns
• Struggles with comparison, competition, or the need for external validation
• Experiences anger, resentment, or difficulty forgiving
• Feels spiritually empty despite religious or philosophical seeking
• Battles loneliness or believes they are fundamentally unlovable
• Lives mechanically without genuine engagement or joy
• Seeks wisdom that honors both psychological insight and spiritual depth
• People inspired by Rumi's teachings
  

Important Note:

While this book offers valuable perspective and practical tools, it is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. Readers experiencing severe depression, anxiety, trauma, or other serious psychological conditions should seek appropriate professional support alongside any insights gained from these explorations.