"The Guest House" By Rumi

In his poem "The Guest House", the Sufi mystic (Djalal ad-Din) Rumi invites us to face and welcome each emotion as a guest of honor carrying precious messages. A musical reading with guitar composition by Axletree.

Transcript

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 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.

Reviews

Beautiful! Slowing it down is wonderful!! Thank you!

A very different look at emotions but I loved it - just wish it was longer!