Food for thought.

My SIL, Izzy sent me this poem as I was talking to her about Mindfulness. It's about welcoming your emotions whether they're positive or not, which is a big issue in learning intuitive eating. They recommend it before you study CBT mindfulness on Psychology courses (she's a Doctor in Psychology). Apparently it's also VERY old.

I'm looking into a meditation class too after being inspired by a very interesting book called 'Eating, drinking, overthinking.' I'll write about it later.

Anyway, I'll catch up later, I need to do some work again!

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.

~ Rumi ~

(The Essential Rumi, versions by Coleman Barks)