This being human is a guest house. 

Be grateful for whoever comes, 
because each has been sent 
as a guide from beyond. 

The dark thought, the shame,
the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in. 

still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out 
for some new delight. 

Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they are a crowd of sorrows
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,

A joy, a depression, a meanness, 
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor. 

The Guest House

By: Rumi