Back in 1974-75 studying with Colette, she declared that we
are to say “yes” to life. It is a principle and practice of the Monotheistic
Spirituality. She referenced Deuteronomy 30 as a source for that wisdom. Playing it forward to now, I came across a poem by Rumi,
the revered mystic Islamic poet, called The Guest House. Here, he advises us to
say “yes” to life by imaging ourselves as a guesthouse and by welcoming all
visitors through our front door no matter who they are. Read more »
