Rumi - "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 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.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

"Hero"

~ The Makepeace Brothers

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"Dear Friend,

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In solidarity,



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I've never played the video game, "Final Fantasy," but I felt like posting this video.

Exactly how much ass does this song kick?

Or is more appropriate to ask how hard it kicks ass?

I recently rediscovered this piece when I let a playlist go wild. I hadn't heard it out of context, as it were, until today.

I found this on a friend's livejournal.

I'd like to keep it here, too, as it might bring a smile to someone's face.

~ Oingo Boingo


Some more badass loveliness.

~ Oingo Boingo


I just wanted to pass on a beautiful link recently posted by a dear friend.

Thank you again...

x,
v

One model of Jesus from "Jesus Christ Superstar."

Yes, it is!

I am not intentionally appointing every sound and lyric as my messengers.


I'll let you go now.

Take care. I wish you smiles and joy.
Vil

That last song made me think of this one. I wonder if this is leading to a little collection of Dar posts.

I got a 'wicked strong' craving to hear this song tonight.

Rendition of:

"I Want to Hold Your Hand"
by the Beatles

From:

"Across the Universe" (film)