“Be with Those Who Help Your Being”

Mohammed Hilili
3 min readAug 27, 2023

“Be with those who help your being.” — Rumi

Have you ever experienced that enlightening ‘Aha’ moment when a straightforward quote suddenly resonates with your very core? That’s exactly what happened to me when I came across this invaluable insight from Rumi.

After this revelation, I couldn’t help but see its application everywhere, especially in my professional life.

I remember a critical project we undertook at my company. The initial days were challenging. Deadlines were tight; the stakes were high.

Then, I looked around the room during one particularly intense meeting. I saw a group of innovators, thinkers, and most importantly, enablers.

People who were not just ‘yes-men’ but those who constructively challenged each other. And it hit me — this is what Rumi meant.

This synergy in the room wasn’t mere coincidence. It was the result of carefully nurtured relationships and a shared mindset within our team. It was about being with those who ‘help your being’ in the most impactful way.

With this revelation in mind, let’s investigate the elements that allow such synergy to flourish within a team.

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Mohammed Hilili

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