Bowing To Life’s Journey…
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,
They 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.
The Persian poet Rumi spoke of life’s challenges in this way*.
Great strength is needed for this journey of consciousness.
Also deep faith, discipline, courage, and a knowing that we are not alone.
Stay close to that which is your source of Light.
And Know That:
Together Our Hands Are Joined To Heal One Another…
Alexander Gardener
The Lymph Guy
https://thelymphguy.com/
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9 of Wands Tarot Card by Ciro Marchetti
After writing this newsletter I went over to visit with my good friend Gardenia Gardener and can you guess what tarot card she had pulled that morning? 9 of Wands!
*I found this poem in a wonderful book by Jack Kornfield, After The Ectasy the Laundry.
