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.
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