Welcome to poetry corner. I’m by no means an expert but I admire the poet’s ability to communicate volumes in a few verses. Of all the poems that have resonated with me in recent times, this one by prolific 13th-century mystic Rumi really hits the mark: THE GUEST HOUSE This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary … [Read more...] about Welcome your emotions like unexpected guests
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Enter the Water Dragon
Happy New Year, China. I’m fascinated by the symbolism of the Water Dragon, whose year starts today - and it’s auspicious because this happens only once every 60 years. Contrary to all the doom and gloom you read in the West about 2012, the Chinese believe this year brings many possibilities for good fortune. To them, dragons are divine mythical creatures that bring with them power, abundance and … [Read more...] about Enter the Water Dragon