Being open

 

Change happens whether we want it or not. 
Might as well let go of resistance to it.
It'll make for a smoother ride.

 

Change is not only good, it's essential to our well-being.
You will never reach a place where you finished with change.
Life will always be waiting to hand you the next gift.

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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, 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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