3.06.2007

Acceptance of all emotions

I was feeling sad yesterday and I had read this poem before but I could not remember it completely, so I had to find this Poem to share it with you. Rumi says in suppressing our grief, jealousies, fears and pains, we also suppress delight, joy and our love. Feel all emotions! So I accepted my sadness, and I did not fight it, and it went away when I woke up this morning.

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 honourably.
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.
Jalaluddin Rumi
also know as Moulana