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<font size=3> I have heard this poem read by Toni on a CD of an
evening where she and Mark Yaskin both took turns reading between
offerings of Ancient Current...I have listened to it so many times thru
the years...It never fails to teach me once again to the acceptance of
all ....It's very difficult to do this for me...the inner argument for
and against that influences our lives...I am glad to see it written in
print as well...<br><br>
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At 08:08 PM 6/4/2023, you wrote:<br>
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Friday during Shaking yoga and meditation I was pointed to Rumi's The
Guest House by Toni & Lee. I wanted to share it with
you. For me it allows me to accept all that comes into my life
with love. Hope you enjoy. Carlie<br><br>
This being human is a guest house.<br>
Every morning a new arrival.<br><br>
A joy, a depression, a meanness,<br>
some momentary awareness comes<br>
as an unexpected visitor.<br><br>
Welcome and entertain them all!<br>
Even if they are a crowd of sorrows,<br>
who violently sweep your house<br>
empty of its furniture,<br>
still, treat each guest honorably.<br>
He may be clearing you out<br>
for some new delight.<br><br>
The dark thought, the shame, the malice.<br>
meet them at the door laughing and invite them in.<br><br>
Be grateful for whatever comes.<br>
because each has been sent<br>
as a guide from beyond.<br><br>
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