What’s your favourite cartoon?
Hey, WP. Like lots of people, I enjoy screentime, but it never occurs to me to watch cartoons.
There was a day I’d sit with kids and enjoy their squeals of joy over some slapstick moment-or watch them totally engrossed in a new animated movie. But that was way back when.
And so, with little else to say, I’ll do what I love to do at times like this-hand over the space to someone special.
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 honourably.
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.
By Jalaluddin Rumi ( 1207~1273)
Translated by Coleman Barks
IN THE BOOMER PIGEON HOLE? 
Soulful 🩵
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Yup 🩵 xxx
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How are you doin’
Sending loads of warmth and hugs 🥲
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All good. Thank you x
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Joey, trust you to elevate the conversation. While everyone else rummages through childhood favorites, you bring Rumi into the room and remind us that being human is its own kind of story. Love your post.
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Hey 👋 Hello Rohini, thank you so much for your kind words. Love n light xxx
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Joey, I knew you’d raise the bar in this discussion. While others dig into childhood memories, you bring Rumi’s wisdom and remind us that simply being human is a story worth reflecting on. Really appreciate your thoughtful post.
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Thank you very much xx
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