I was reading an Annie Dillard book, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, when the title for the album awoke in me. The songs in this album touch upon a major aspect and truth of life....everything changes and nothing is permanent. So, the only thing we can do when major life shifts happen, is in a sense, bow and surrender to the winds of change.
I have experienced some great shifts since coming up with this title. And I suppose, since life is always in constant flux, I will continue to do so. It's hard, when you want to hold on to something, and become attached, but the changes in life can be our greatest ally if we deeply surrender to them....knowing that it is for our greatest good. Even if we do not see that at the moment things shift.
Rumi has a poem that reminds me to enjoy the people and moments in my life that prepare me for some other adventure. You just never know why some people or strong feelings have been brought into your life. Life is in constant movement, and everything passes. So, I am reminded...welcome it all, the good, the pain and sorrows....it is all life and it is all wonderful.
THE GUEST HOUSE- Rumi
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
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.
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.
meet them at the door laughing and invite them in.
Be grateful for whatever comes.
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
