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... (red: Insya Allah!)
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.
(Jalaluddin Rumi)
