Guest guest Posted November 3, 2002 Report Share Posted November 3, 2002 The Guest-House 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 the 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. Mathnawi V, 3644-46, 3676-80, 3693-95 Coleman Barks "The Essential Rumi" Castle Books, 1997 LoveAlways, Mazie & b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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