Rumi: The Guest House

This poem is magical and deeply steeped in wisdom. Rumi reminds us that the human body is a guest house to emotions and feelings, they come and they go. The poem invites us to welcome each emotion as it comes, good or bad, and harvest the wisdom that it bears. Rumi is the most read poet of all time according to some sources, probably because he speaks to our hearts, not our minds. Henry reads the brief poem twice and plays his guitar by a rushing stream.

Transcript

Being human is a guesthouse.

Every morning a new arrival.

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.

Be grateful for whoever comes because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.

Be grateful for whoever comes because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.

Be grateful for whoever comes because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.

Be grateful for whoever comes because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.

Be grateful for whoever comes because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.

Be grateful for whoever comes because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.

Being human is a guest house.

Every morning a new arrival.

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.

Spend time with yourL you

Reviews

A great reminder to not struggle with emotions but bring them in and let them pass as they will.

Calming sounds and wise message. Even after experiencing wettest July for years (285% average) I love the sound of rain.

What a beautiful reading, the sounds of water gave it such a wonderful atmospheric quality and I loved the guitar... Thank you Henry for yet another treasured offering. Love and blessings to you 💗x

Beautiful

Your beautiful guitar chords give wings to the poem 🕊 I must remember everyday that acceptance is -for me- the first step on the path of peace of mind. 🙏🏼✨ Thank you so much!

Beautiful. 🙏🏼💖💫

🙌💜🌠🌅

Henry,I always get so excited when I see something new from you, and you never ever disappoint 🥰📿💥😇🌟 This was a gorgeous one😊

Well done Henry! This is a beautiful composed meditation. I love the sound of the water flowing refreshing my soul. I love your wonderful guitar playing so beautiful and so fantastic. You had a beautiful introduction and the roomy poem is perfect. I am so grateful that you read the poem twice to really reach into my soul. And Henry you are so professional with your wonderful slowly gently ending the blends into the quiet. Well done my friend you have found your gift that the Divine universe had hoped you would find one day! Sending you loving kindness and healing energy and a huge smile. Thank you my friend

Beautiful my friend ❤ 💫🙏

I love this Henry! Thank you my friend 🙏🏻

Very soothing.🙏🏻

Love this! I am going into a meeting today that ruffles my feathers 🪶 but now I’m greeting it at the door 🚪 and laughing. Namaste my friend and thank you 🙏🏻

Beautiful

What a beautiful way to start the day Henry your spoiling us!!, I love Rumi, so much insight and thought in everything he did.
I feel you could do an album of his works, I for one would purchase it. Your beautiful voice and guitar would be a winner ❤🙏💐
Wherever you stand,be the soul of that place ✨ Rumi