I’ve heard the 13th century poet and Sufi mystic Rumi’s poem “The Guest House” more times than I can count. It’s a staple in U.S. spiritual communities, from psychotherapist and meditation teacher Tara Brach to NPR’s On Being.
But during the COVID-19 crisis, the poem’s metaphor is more metaphoric than ever—which gives it a fresh resonance.
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