Monday, August 16, 2010

Quote for the Week



The Guest House
by Rumi

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.

1 comments:

Kathy said... [Reply to comment]

Thelma,
I love Rumi! Guest House has a special meaning for me too. I wrote about it in my blog a couple of months ago. http://tinyurl.com/26qurvc
Kathy

 

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