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 is 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.
~
Rumi ~