Good morning, self!

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 it's 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.

--Rumi

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 Greet each morning

 as a gift

as a chance to start over

after all

is it not the Sacred that insists

that faithfulness

and mercy

are new every morning

We are seen in the eyes of God

as fresh

and new

perhaps

if we would see ourselves that way as well

we would indeed

be open

for some new delight

ready for that next right choice

that will come our way

a 1000 times 

this day

making choices with open hearts

and fresh souls

seems far preferable

than making those choices

than following the breadcrumbs of God

with hearts burdened

eyes clouded

and souls cluttered

PEACE!

BREATHE!