Our Guest House

Good morning beautiful people,

I do hope that you are safe and healthy, wherever you are in the world.

Another week has gone by, fast, the end of year is near, yet far enough to order in time a deliciously beautiful Evil Eye piece of jewel for the holidays. I have a new simple e-shop and have curated my ten bestsellers: https://vanessakandiyotijewels.com/ ​

Now that business is out of the way, I would love to share with you a poem that resonates with many, written by Sufi poet Rumi.

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’re 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, 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.

With Love and Deep Respect

Vanessa

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Artwork: Heidi Bucher