Nurturing Mental Health Through Rumi's Wisdom and the ACT Pillars
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This article explores connections between the poetry of Rumi and the six core processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): acceptance, cognitive defusion, present moment awareness, self-as-context, values, and committed action. Through selected poems and quotations, it reflects on welcoming difficult experiences, observing thoughts, cultivating awareness, and taking meaningful steps guided by personal values.