THE GUEST HOUSE<\/p>\n
This being human is a guest house.
\nEvery morning a new arrival.<\/p>\n
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
\nsome momentary awareness comes
\nas an unexpected visitor.<\/p>\n
Welcome and entertain them all!
\nEven if they are a crowd of sorrows,
\nwho violently sweep your house
\nempty of its furniture,
\nstill, treat each guest honorably.
\nHe may be clearing you out
\nfor some new delight.<\/p>\n
The dark thought, the shame, the malice.
\nmeet them at the door laughing and invite them in.<\/p>\n
Be grateful for whatever comes.
\nbecause each has been sent
\nas a guide from beyond.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
— Jelaluddin Rumi,
\ntranslation by Coleman Barks<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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