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| Joseph Domareki, oil painting |
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
The dark thought, the shame, the malice
meet them all at the door, laughing
and invite them in
Be greatful for whoever comes
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond
- Rumi, 11th century
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