let there be mercy
open hearts welcoming arms
one world one family
this being human is a guest house.
every morning a new arrival.
a joy, 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
setting out chairs in the
house of belonging
xo
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I am so grateful for the open doors of this guest house... where I have come Friday after Friday, year after year until the rooms and doors and windows are flooded with all the words of every emotion and situation of this being human, but always illuminated with the light of love. Thank you my dear Rebecca for this largess of your beautiful heart. I love you my sweet friend. XO
Posted by: Lea | March 09, 2017 at 07:23 PM
How I love Rumi! So much wisdom, so much grace. May we all follow the Way of the Heart.
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | March 09, 2017 at 07:24 PM
I rally like this! "this being human is a guest house." It says it all!! Thank you! Wishing you well! Cathy
Posted by: Cathy Keller | March 10, 2017 at 03:40 AM
What a thought. That Rumi is so insightful.
Posted by: Lisa at Greenbow | March 10, 2017 at 04:32 AM
Rumi is a shining star in the word realm. Love you, Rebecca.
Posted by: Meri | March 10, 2017 at 07:52 AM
Rebecca the photo is absolutely divine and your haiku filled with love as we are, indeed, one family ~ wish everyone in the world would understand ~ thanks,
Happy Weekend coming to you ~ ^_^
Posted by: artmusedog and carol | March 10, 2017 at 12:30 PM
Oh, what a beautiful, peaceful world that would be!
I love this haiku and the beautiful picture
Greetings from Germany
Posted by: Jutta K. Germany | March 11, 2017 at 10:03 AM
Your last line - very Baha'i.
Posted by: Anne Jeffries | March 11, 2017 at 03:34 PM