Capture the Essence of Rumi: A Call to Second Life Photographers
Get ready to experience the enchantment of words and the depth of the soul at the Poetic Moon Sim, a mesmerizing Second Life area inspired by the famous Persian poet, Jalaluddin Rumi.
Rumi was and is a giant in the world of literature and spirituality, breaking through the limits of language and religion. He was a poet who turned life’s moments into stunning poetry and a spiritual guide whose teachings still touch hearts today. Rumi’s work explores the ups and downs of human life, focusing on love, loss, faith, and the quest for purpose.
Welcome to the Poetic Moon
Opening on January 1st and running until January 19th, the Poetic Moon Sim invites you on a special creative journey. Dive into a beautiful, poetic world inspired by Rumi’s verses. Let the inspiring surroundings ignite your creativity and motivate you to…
Anu Papp, the curator of Poetic Moon, invites us to delve deeper with her heartfelt message:
“Poetic Moon, a Second Life region dedicated to Persian poet, Rumi.
Rumi helps answer the questions that bewilder us. He dresses experiences with words. He makes it easier for us to understand matters of the heart, the mind, and the soul.
He is a poet. But he is also a significant spiritual teacher.
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.
The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you.
Don’t go back to sleep.
You must ask for what you really want.
Don’t go back to sleep.
People are going back and forth across the doorsill
where the two worlds touch.
The door is round and open.
Don’t go back to sleep.
Thanks to Rumi, whenever I find myself quick to judge or label, I take a moment, create space in my thoughts and remember to head to that field. That is where I become one with everything and everyone.
Because when I see the world as separate, I only limit my own potential.
Poetic Moon will be open for creative public viewing from January 1 – 19th. I encourage photos and with each photo, I ask that you link it with a Rumi quote or poem.
As Pierre Teilhard de Chardin said: “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”
In loving memory,
Anu
Curator, Poetic Moon”
This magical experience is made possible by a passionate team:
Sim Designer: Terry Fotherington
Video: Sabina Valeska
Here’s how you can join in:
- Visit the Poetic Moon Sim: Save the location – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Poetic%20Moon/110/155/36 – and plan to visit between January 1st and 19th!
- Capture the Spirit of Rumi: Explore the sim, let your imagination run wild, and take beautiful photos that capture the essence of Rumi’s work.
- Connect Your Photos to Rumi’s Poetry: Bring your photos to life by pairing them with a meaningful Rumi quote or poem. This will add depth and connect your visuals to the heart of the experience.
- Share Your Work: Join the Flickr group https://www.flickr.com/groups/14905998@N21/ and share your photo-poem creations. Together, let’s create a beautiful mix of images and words inspired by Rumi’s timeless wisdom.
Important: Only photos paired with a Rumi quote or poem will be accepted.
Embrace the spirit of Rumi, explore the Poetic Moon Sim, and share your creative vision with the world.
Let’s celebrate the power of words and the transformative beauty of art!
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