Welcoming the Guests~
I am feeling the sadness today as my body continues to cleanse itself. It seems that this baby is not to be at this time. I will give myself and body some time to heal and, in a couple months, we will try again for another baby. Things will happen as they happen when they happen. I came across this painting titled "A Crowd of Sorrows" by Leah Piken Kolidas and this poem by Rumi , which seems the perfect form of expression I can relate to at this time. The line that stands out for me is: " He may be clearing you out for some new delight. " 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, ...