"ترس ارزانترین اتاق در خانه است. دوست دارم ببینم شما در شرایط بهتری زندگی می کنید."

Living in fear is like settling for the worst room in a house. You know, the one that's cramped, drafty, and always smells a little off. The kind of room where you can barely move around and everything seems to close in on you. Rumi’s quote suggests that fear limits us in ways we might not even fully realize, and he's urging us to strive for a better space—a better mental and emotional state.

Rumi, the 13th-century Persian poet, had this knack for distilling complex human emotions into simple, striking imagery. His wisdom still resonates today. Imagine you’re living in medieval Persia, a time of great upheaval and uncertainty. Fear would’ve been a constant companion for many, just as it is today. Rumi’s message was revolutionary because he was telling people that they didn't have to accept this cramped, limiting space in their minds and hearts.

Let’s talk about a real-life example. Think about Nelson Mandela. He spent 27 years in prison, much of it in a tiny cell. It would’ve been easy for him to let fear dominate—fear of never being released, fear of his cause failing, fear of death. But Mandela didn’t let fear be his "cheapest room." Instead, he lived in hope, resilience, and a vision for a better future. When he was finally released, he led South Africa out of apartheid. His life shows what happens when you reject fear and choose to live in "better conditions."

So how do you apply this wisdom in your own life? Start by recognizing when fear is dictating your choices. Are you staying in a job you hate because you’re afraid of change? Are you avoiding a difficult conversation because you're scared of conflict? Identify the fear and then challenge it. Ask yourself what the best version of yourself would do. Make a plan and take small steps towards a better, more fulfilling "room" in your mind.

Imagine you're in a coffee shop with a friend. Your friend is stuck in a toxic relationship but is too scared to leave. You can tell they’re miserable. You might say, “Hey, you deserve so much better than this. You’re like living in the worst room of the house, and it’s affecting everything else in your life.” You could share Rumi’s quote and explain how living in fear doesn’t just limit one part of your life—it seeps into everything.

Think about your own life. Maybe you’ve always wanted to start your own business but the fear of failure keeps holding you back. Picture yourself a year from now, still in the same place—now picture if you’d taken the leap. Sure, it could be scary, but what if it’s amazing? What if you thrive? Fear is that dank, musty room; stepping out of it, even if it’s just into the hallway, is the first step to finding a room with a view.

In essence, Rumi’s words are a call to action. They’re a reminder that you don’t have to accept fear as your default state. You can choose better. And once you do, you’ll find that your whole house—your whole life—feels bigger, brighter, and full of possibilities. So why not start renovating today?