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One of my favorite poems: The Guest House by Rumi

Smita
Posted Apr 6, 2009 2:40 PM
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San Francisco, CA
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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'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.

~ Rumi ~
Julia
Posted Apr 6, 2009 3:00 PM
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San Francisco, CA
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Smita,

Thank you for posting this beautiful poem!
A former member
Posted May 9, 2009 5:45 PM
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Beautiful. Nothing belongs to us because we are the guests but we are also hosting others while we continue walking our individual path (one of many images reflected in such an exquisite poem). Thank you.
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