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

whoever comes

Because each one

has been sent as a guide

from Beyond.

                                        Rumi