By Rumi<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*”This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.”*<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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