Posted June 19, 2020 from the google-net --->When your heart feels tender and broken wide open, turn to the wisdom of the poets. 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. ~Jalaluddin Rumi, ________________________ 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 19, 2020 Thank you for posting this Kaduk! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 19, 2020 I saw this today: I felt so sorry for myself because I did not have shoes until I met the man without feet... Be kind to yourself ❣️❣️ 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 19, 2020 Lovely for this morning Kaduk. Staying grateful is how I keep my momentum through whatever life throws my way. I hope this poems speaks to many, and lifts their spirits too. Have a wonderful weekend TOBers. 🤗🤗🤗 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Hunter VanDyke said: ... Have a wonderful weekend TOBers. 🤗🤗🤗 A solstice with a full moon! Can it get much better than that? I think I’ll celebrate sky clad. 😉 Edited June 19, 2020 by Bit Banger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 19, 2020 3 hours ago, Bit Banger said: A solstice with a full moon! Can it get much better than that? I think I’ll celebrate sky clad. 😉 Oops, my bad. That’s a new moon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 20, 2020 This means different things to different people... but I got confused because it didn't rhyme. Phil I Stine 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 20, 2020 10 hours ago, Bit Banger said: Oops, my bad. That’s a new moon You may still practice Summer Solstice skyClad. Do your naked dance and enjoy yourself! Working through the trying times. I love summer and was so excited for Summer to come this year. My flowers are so amazing this year all bloomed so early ahead of normal years. Do what you can to stay positive and healthy! Happy Summer Solstice June 20Th, 2020. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 20, 2020 My ancestors used to say: sometimes it rains, sometimes it doesn't. Those folks were wise! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 20, 2020 Sometimes you eat the boar, and sometimes the boar eats you. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 21, 2020 Did you ever injure the one you loved the most? was there a reason? what happened to you? who did you become? -M 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 21, 2020 Last night I listened to a talk on youtube that opened with this poem from Rumi. Was a worthwhile talk to listen to. How do we open to things as they arise, the pleasant, the unpleasant and the neutral...with equanimity. There are times when being open to everything is a challenge. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 21, 2020 Thanks for the poem. Too often we greet the happy visitors but not the uncomfortable ones... Keep on trying to be positive and deal with whatever life throws our way........ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 21, 2020 1 hour ago, average1 said: Last night I listened to a talk on youtube that opened with this poem from Rumi. Was a worthwhile talk to listen to. How do we open to things as they arise, the pleasant, the unpleasant and the neutral...with equanimity. There are times when being open to everything is a challenge. For me...sometimes the answer is surrender. When life knocks me down, which it does often, lol, I tend to roll with the punches and realize it's all temporary. For all the crap life doles out to me, it gives me an equal amount of sweetness. For some people isolation is a bad thing, but for me it's how I weather the storm, get perspective, get recentered, let go and let life be what it is. Getting a dog has helped too. There is no substitute for unconditional love in my life. I love my Luna Lu. ❤ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
