The Guest House (Poem By Rumi)

In this beautiful poem by Rumi, we are invited to see our emotions as valuable visitors.

This poem carries a timeless message and reminds us that each feeling, even if painful, carries wisdom. When we start to welcome and embrace our emotions, we deepen our self-awareness and grow spiritually on a journey toward greater understanding.

Transcript

The Guesthouse This being human is a guesthouse.

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 off its furniture.

Still,

Treat each guest honourably.

He may be clearing you out for some new delight.

The dark thoughts,

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.