The Guest House, Rumi
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 … Continue reading
“Perhaps everything terrible is in its deepest being something helpless that wants help from us.” Rilke
I spoke on my old blog (lothlauraien.com) about reading the incredible book containing letters from Rainer Maria Rilke to a young poet seeking advice. It is a source of HUGE … Continue reading
February: Time to Embrace The Darkness
“If you desire healing let yourself fall ill let yourself fall ill.” Rumi You may really be feeling the length of the winter at this point- in Ireland, February 1st … Continue reading
“Silence is the language of god, all else is poor translation” Rumi
The theme for this month’s posts is silence and stillness. Winter is here and so is the time for rest, dreaming and going within. We so often forget to make … Continue reading
“Live where you fear to live” Rumi
“Run from what’s comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious. I have tried prudent planning long enough. From now on I’ll be mad.” … Continue reading
“The wound is the place where the light enters you” Rumi
I love this quote and it seems pretty apt for the shifts that are happening for us all at the moment! I hope all of you are feeling the light rather … Continue reading
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