The Guest House

Take a moment in your day for a break to come home to yourself.
Enjoy this wonderful poem reminding us to be thankful for all your feelings and emotions to accept and be with them joyfully.
The Guest House was written by Jalaluddin Rumi in the 13th Century and the poem was translated by Coleman Barks

Transcript

Hello,

And welcome to today's reading of The Guesthouse by Rumi.

Go ahead and find yourself in a nice comfortable position.

Whether it's lying down or sitting or standing.

Take a few deep breaths.

Coming home to yourself.

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're a crowd of sorrows who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture.

Still,

Treat each guest honorably.

She may be cleaning 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.

Thank you,

Rumi.

Namaste.

Namaste.

Reviews

Amazing Rumi ! Thank you , YogiGaruda for the reminder ❤️🙏

What a lovely reading of a poem forever relevant. Thank you. 🙏🏼✨🕊️

Great advice from Rumi! Thank you Rita for the reminder. NAMASTE 🙏🏻

Lovely poem. “Meet them at the door laughing “… my favorite line.

When of roomies, best poem Poems read clearly.. so insightful, Thank you very much, Namaste.