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A New Year’s Affirmation

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The Guest House - Rumi

“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 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.”

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Aimee Brodeur Johnson
Jan 1Liked by Al Bellenchia

Perhaps my very favorite Rumi poem

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Janet M Smith
Jan 3Liked by Al Bellenchia

Truth

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