I hope this isn't too arrogant of me, but I wanted to post this poem that I wrote years ago. Sharing of Ourselves is a great joy for me, so here it is again, me.
very lovely dear, thank you for bringing this back to our awareness. here's one i found today that i wanted to share here, by one many of us adore:
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 ~(The Essential Rumi, versions by Coleman Barks)
"Gratitude is the music of the heart its chords swept by the breeze of kindness" ~Author unknown~
hi michelle! glad you liked these wise words of the sage - and i agree, having 'another' in our lives makes a big difference! both in the positive aspect of companionship and closeness as well the challenges we invariably experience in seeing in to the mirror of 'ourslef' - which is great for discerning which areas of our lives are working the way we would like, and which are not. we also get to examine where we are from all sorts of perspectives, such as, does this person cause me to love myself more or possibly less? do i find that i love others in my life even more now that this person shares my life? do i gain more of myself in their presence or am i diminished and feel beholden for their company and attention?
just rambling here dear, and am truly pleased to have you back amongst 'Ourself'!
"Gratitude is the music of the heart its chords swept by the breeze of kindness" ~Author unknown~
Oh, oddray, thank you but I didn't write that. I quoted it from a book called "Accept this Gift" selections from A Course in Miracles. I cited the source at the end but guess I didn't make it clear enough. I love the prose/poem you just posted, I thought Mother Teresa had said that, or at least a version of it, I find it very encouraging.
All paths lead to the Sacred Temple of the Heart. Enter with Love.
Oh, oddray, thank you but I didn't write that. I quoted it from a book called "Accept this Gift" selections from A Course in Miracles. I cited the source at the end but guess I didn't make it clear enough. I love the prose/poem you just posted, I thought Mother Teresa had said that, or at least a version of it, I find it very encouraging.
well that only goes to prove that i am blind and forgetful. i am familiar with the Course, my husband and myself went thru it one year a few years ago! AND my compliment still stands, as it is cumulative. you've left a lot of little things here and there that i have been In-joying!
"Gratitude is the music of the heart its chords swept by the breeze of kindness" ~Author unknown~
