Rumi - The Guesthouse | A Poem About Gratitude From The 13th Century Sufi Poet

The 13th Century Sufi poet Rumi is a well known voice of reflection and gratitude. This is a beautiful poem he wrote about gratitude that can help you contemplate your day and way of being.

GUEST HOUSE
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.
- Rumi

Transcript

This is a poem about gratitude from the 13th century Sufi poet Rumi.

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.

Rumi.

Reviews

Brilliant poem, nicely read. A comfort in tough times, and always provokes new insight

Excellent! Looking forward to hearing you read more.
Namaste

Thank you 😊🙏🙏💚🙏🙏 A beautiful ❤️ rendition of always relevant poem🙏💚🙏🕊️🙏🕊️🙏

Thank you. Years ago I didn’t understand why one should welcome the „painful visitors“ as well, today I understand much better. Learned: we cannot expect that each and everyone has the same understanding as he may have a different experience.
Thank you for reminding me. 🙏

An amazing anchor, which ushers in equinamity in our lives!

A very important reminder to keep us moving forward in faith 🙏✨💫

One of my favorites. So beautiful to hear it read 🙏

Thank you so kindly for this offering❣️
I love Rumi❣️♾️☯️☮️⚛️⚘️☄️🖤🌸🪔
Namaste 🙏🏼✨️

I opened Insight today and this poem was the first thing that came up. The timing was perfect as I and mine have been met with a new challenge. This poem reminded me that we must be grateful for everything, even hard times as they may be a clearing or a guide to a new beginning. Namaste

Thank you.

Just so beautiful and meaningful.
Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️

I’ve lost my job, I’ve lost the love of my life, I have an incurable illness and my home is for sale. My guests are clearing me out for what? Time shall tell. Nice idea to meet them at the door laughing . I hope they bring treats!

I'm grateful humble a Christian Actor singer with kindness courage and a Purpose Amen and so it is

A poignant poem, beautifully read. Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏽🪷

👌🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Very cool thank you for pointing me in the right direction today with this beautiful poem Namaste my wonderful new friend

Thank you for this poem. Rumi is always a revelation. Namaste

Profound. Powerful. Pragmatic.
Thank you for this offering.

🤍💜💙💚💛🧡❤️

SoSOso appreciated! So LOVEd! Fabulous reminder! www.gratefulness.org, ahimsa

Thanks for bringing my attention to Rumi. Love this poem!

Rumi. Timeless. To the heart. Ayse reading Rumi. Beautiful.