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.  RUMI

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