The Guest House

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 all…

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.

– Jalal Al-Din Rumi

I found this poem and loved it – so wanted to make sure I captured it:)