Universe .

Key.

Only Love.

The Guest House.

"The Guest House"

(Rumi)

This being human is a guest house

everyday a new arrival.

a joy, a depression, a meaness

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.



Walking away.

"I died a mineral and became a plant

I died a a plant and rose to animal,

I died as animal and I was man,

Why should I fear?

When was I less by dying?"

(Rumi)