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The Guest House

from Spirit Jargon by Matthew Sanborn

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The lyrics of this song are essentially Rumi's poem "The Guest House" but re-arranged a bit for singability.

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Welcome to my Guest House
I am a human being
The Guest House is me
Every morning a new arrival

A momentary awareness comes
Unexpectedly
A visitor for me

Maybe an upset
Maybe a joy
Maybe a meanness back again

Welcome them all and entertain them
Even if they are a crowd of sorrows
Who violently sweep your house

Treat each guest with honor
He may be clearing you out for some new delight

The dark thought
The shame
The malice
Be grateful for whatever comes

Meet them at the door laughing
Invite them in

Each has been sent as a guide from beyond

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from Spirit Jargon, released November 4, 2022
MTS - vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, bass, piano, keys

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Matthew Sanborn Madison, Wisconsin

Matthew Sanborn is a musician & songwriter in Madison, Wisconsin. Long before he ever knew he'd be a musician, his first love was music. After decades of off again-on again times, it has become a long term relationship.

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