Hallo Steve,
I am just beginning to become familiar with the works of Rumi. It was through a friend's blog on Tumblr. She had reposted a verse, it seemed to me, and I clicked the link to the original blog from where it came from...and the little that I read had easily resonated within my mind. I feel like it was a good thing to be exposed to at the time, and the verse that resonated with me the most that first venture onto that blog posting Rumi's works is the one I currently quote in my signature.
Right now, I am only beginning to meditate on a regular basis, after having had on-and-off experiences throughout the past ten years and counting, but the little I have done feels like they have been wonderful and that there have been "floodgates" opened as a result of what's been done so far.
Blessings and love to you and yours, and to all that pass by here! Happy Easter if you celebrate.

Celia