Rumi

This poem really seemed to speak
to lots of folks this week. I found it while
preparing to talk about meditation. Enjoy.

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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

best friend

Massage really is the yogi's best friend.
I went to someone new this week; Paul @ Exhale.


Strong hands and deep work. I highly recommend getting
him to untie your knots.

photo by erick wilund