even though i'm taking some time away from the blog, i thought this recent event warranted a posting.
my adorable younger brother is raising money for first descents - the organization that took me on a free week-long kayaking expedition. patrick is participating in a triathlon in vegas on november 8th. and he hopes to raise at least $4,000 to help 4 cancer survivors participate in camps next year. so far, he has had an incredible response and he's very close to achieving his goal.
so...just in case you haven't heard...or if you know someone who'd be interested...
http://www.active.com/donate/firstdescents/4meggy
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 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.
-Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi 1207-1273, written in 1230
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