Jelal'uddin Rumi, the 13th century mystic poet was born in what is present day Afghanistan in 1207, he produced his master work the Masnawi which consists of over 60,000 poems before he died in 1273.
Here is his poem Guest House
Being human is like
a guest house.
Each 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.
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I am not sure this will post for you to read but I'm trying. Love the pic of you and your mom. You are cute young chic!
GRITS
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