Sunrise this morning
Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
Putting this here because it comes to mind every now and then and it takes me forever to remember what it is called and to find it. A friend sent this to me years ago. It's still relevant today.
3 comments:
I have not read this before. Such an interesting approach to everyday life.
Right? And so hard for me to practice with so many physical challenges this last 3 years.....
Your photo is lovely.
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