Friday, November 09, 2012

The beginnings of a day.... A life......

This being Human is guest house
 
Every morning a new arrival.

A Joy, a depression , a meanness

some momentary awareness comes

as an unexpected visitor.....

Welcome and attend them all !

Even if they're a crowd of sorrows

who violently sweep your house 

empty of its furniture ,

still treat each guest honorable.

He may be clearing you out 

for some new delights.

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.