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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 them all !
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of it's furniture,
still, treat each guest honourably.
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 guide from beyond.

Rumi 13th century poet*

Bubbles & scent • soft boiled eggs with butter and a toasted english muffin • an afternoon spent at the little gift & home decor store • two scoops of ice cream in a waffle cone • the smell of salt air and the sound of gulls • the healing power of kitten kisses • a tidy and organized desk • two walks along the ocean with my best girl Miss D • piles of fresh vegetables, gifts from friends with gardens • banana yogurt smoothies • a tireless best friend who always holds me up when it feels like I'm sinking • lots of work at the teak topped desk • the sound of leaves rustling in the breeze • a visit with our friends Deb and Maggie Sue (the golden retriever) • hot steaming face clothes • hopes & big dreams

*From this current bedside book