“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.” – Jelaluddin Rumi

My darlings, what are we so afraid of?

In our hearts, we know, there are blessings to greet us. And yet…we are desperately discouraged by the thought of ‘new light.’

Are we so certain this visitor might uncover our flaws?

Or, are they here to help us see that which has been buried for far too long?

The joy, the love, and this new-found awareness. My darlings, they are here to share the most precious gift of all.

And all we ever truly need, is just enough courage to crack open that door.