[Thespiritexpress] Rumi Poem

[joan burleigh]

Hi Carlie,
Thank you for the reminder.  I do know this poem of Rumi's
but had not connected it to these recent thoughts I have been having
that make me feel bad and unconnected , but had already said to myself
*Allow it all.  It might make sense and teach you something later on."
So as hard as it is,I am trying to be grateful.
It was nice seeing you at First Friday,  That was a terrific party.
Tuesday on Zoom, I am hoping to dip into the group to see if I want to join
or not.
Take care.
Joan

On Sun, Jun 4, 2023 at 8:08 PM Carlie Abbott via Thespiritexpress <
thespiritexpress at lists.mcn.org> wrote:

> 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
>
> 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 are 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 whatever comes.
> because each has been sent
> as a guide from beyond.
>
>
>
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