“As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.” —Rumi We imagine that purpose is something fixed, waiting somewhere ahead of us — a destination to locate, a certainty to grasp. But Rumi points to something more subtle and profound: the path is not separate from the walking. Meaning is not found; it is formed in relationship with our movement. Each step alters the terrain. Each act of courage reorganizes the landscape of our lives. The way does not pre-exist us in full clarity — it emerges through participation. In this sense, destiny is not a script but a dialogue between our inner child, our present self, and the vast mystery that meets us as we move forward into the unknown. 🌙 The Purple Phoenix Collective