09/07/2024
A huge part of my personal journey has been to learn not to push away my emotions and thoughts, and the discomfort that undoubtedly arises...But to be curious about my inner experience. It takes courage to really listen to our inner world...when we do it with enough practice we begin to hear small pieces of wisdom....
Let me know what you think about this 13 century poem?
Why not pick up the practice of just sitting for a few minutes a day for over a week or so and see what you hear..
Enjoy!
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 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.
- Rumi -
26/06/2024