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 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 whatever comes.

because each has been sent

as a guide from beyond.

— Rumi,

translation by Coleman Barks

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Oh man.

I love that poem by Rumi.

Even though I first read it years ago,

each time I read it anew,

I find a sense of peace in the words.

In essence, it's about accepting all of you

and all of the emotions, feelings, thought that come up

on any given day/moment/hour.

Meeting this moment with Awareness

In these times, it's certainly challenging as we are

being bombarded at every turn.

And, so many people are finding it difficult right now

to maintain any sense of balance.

If that's you, I especially want you to know that you're

not alone.

These are certainly intense times;

and I venture to say that even if you're fine,

you know someone who is experiencing the intensity.

To those I say:

I fully get it.

To anyone struggling,

I say,

"I see you"

Find support!

Reach out to me or find a trusted

friend,advisor,guide-

Don't go this alone.

To everyone else, I want to say that 2026 is here

and the changes are happening!

Did you find yourself making New Year's Resolutions?

While sometimes it's good to bring some

healthy goals into our lives-

I offer a different perspective.

ACCEPT YOURSELF JUST AS YOU ARE

You DON'T need to be a better YOU,

just need to be the REAL you.

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Lastly, have you been following the

Peace Walk?

The journey of 19 buddhist monks, along with their dog Aloka,

who are mindfully walking

from Ft Worth, Texas to Washington DC

to raise awareness of

Peace, Loving-Kindness and Compassion.

It is an awe inspiring journey

and a testament to the human spirit.

As I write this, they have just entered

South Carolina-

and are gaining national attention.

Just a few minutes of tuning into their daily

experience brings me peace and comfort.

It makes me want to slow down and savor the present moment.

I hope it does the same for you.

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Wishing you a magical week filled

with Power, Peace, Presence and Purpose

And,

Let's meet this moment together!

love, cathie

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