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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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...
At Midday Respite this week, we gathered to learn and reflect with Ambreen Sohani who shared and led a discussion on The Guest House written by Jalaluddin Rumi and translated by Coleman Barks. Read the poem below!
This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival...
Giving Tuesday is next week, November 28th, however, you don’t have to wait until then to make a donation to Interfaith Atlanta!
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Further, your contribution will help us continue promoting unity, collaboration, and civic engagement with our successful yearly festival, and Peace, Compassion, and Kindness Contemplative series held every Wednesday at noon. We are incredibly grateful for your donation!
May we maintain our faith in the goodness of people and the possibility of peace. In all endeavors, may compassion lead us to work towards peace for all humanity.
Signed:
Compassionate Atlanta
Interfaith Atlanta
Compassionate Atlanta and Interfaith Atlanta call for peace and the end of the suffering and loss of human lives in the Middle East by uplifting the core virtues of our various faiths.
We call on all people of all faiths and spiritual traditions to join us in prayers...
We ask that the hostages be released, humanitarian aid be provided, and a cease fire accepted. Let us all work to fulfill the teachings of our collective traditions which guide us towards peace and compassion and, away from aggression, terrorism, and conflict.