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PhoenixPhail · M
Yes, always.
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[b]
The Guest House[/b]
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 at the door laughing and invite them in.
Be grateful for whatever comes.
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
— Jellaludin Rumi,
translation by Coleman Barks
__________________________________________________________________
[b]
The Guest House[/b]
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 at the door laughing and invite them in.
Be grateful for whatever comes.
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
— Jellaludin Rumi,
translation by Coleman Barks
symphonyssadness · 26-30, C
@PhoenixPhail That was very lovely. And like with all the replies you've given me, very enlightening. Thank you.
PhoenixPhail · M
@symphonyssadness You're welcome. And thank you for liking my replies. I enjoy your posts.
Have a Great Day.
Have a Great Day.
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StevetheSleeve · 31-35, M
symphonyssadness · 26-30, C
@StevetheSleeve Yes I'm crazy.
Knickerman36 · 36-40, M
symphonyssadness · 26-30, C
@Knickerman36 lol
Dan193 · 31-35, M
I'll let you pick