[Thespiritexpress] Rumi Poem

[Riantee Rand]

Thank you Carlie for the reminder.
This poem comes into my life at a very auspicious time.
Thanks
Riantee

> On Jun 4, 2023, at 20:08, Carlie Abbott via Thespiritexpress <thespiritexpress at lists.mcn.org> wrote:
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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
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> 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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