This Being Human Is A Guest House

When Jacci came across this poem, it had a profound effect on the way she deals with all of her emotions, and therefore looks to share that wisdom in this track. Rather than avoiding some emotions, the poem encourages us to accept them all as a valid experience that offers opportunities for learning and change.

Transcript

Hello and welcome.

This talk is actually a departure from my usual track content.

It's a poem.

It's still a chocolate chunk of wisdom,

But not from NLP or Stubbicism.

I only came across it recently and it has had a profound effect on me.

It seems to encapsulate all that I've learned during my years of practicing NLP and Stubbicism.

It captures it succinctly and beautifully racked in a short poem.

Often cited in mindfulness circles,

This poem I'm sharing with you is called The Guesthouse.

It was written by the 13th century Persian poet Rumi.

And it's a reminder for us to not resist the thoughts and emotions that are passing through us,

But to meet them with courage,

Warmth and respect.

In the poem,

Rumi explores what life would be like for a guesthouse if it was actually a living human being and how a guesthouse welcomes everyone that comes to its door.

It's all about welcoming all positive and negative emotions as they come into our lives,

And it encourages us to treat every feeling like a guest,

Accepting each one gracefully with understanding because they all have something to teach us.

So I shall begin.

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 whatever comes because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.

Well,

Thank you for listening to this poem.

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And as always,

Much love.

Reviews

Thank you 🙏🏾

Love this Rumi poem. It really helps me allow & accept my uncomfortable feelings. Thank you 😊

I love this poem but find it hard to follow it’s instructions. How to greet a “crowd of sorrows”?? I know cognitively they may be clearing me out for something better but emotionally my spirit says no. Thank you for sharing this 🙏🏻Thank you Jacci for your reply, makes a lot of sense, really appreciate you taking the time ☺️

Thank you for the explanation and meaning of The Guest House. I heard it much deeper this time.
Your NLP sessions have changed my life and those around me. So much gratitude for your work!

One of my favorites from Rumi. Thanks for sharing. ✨💜🙏🏼✨

I love this poem and haven't thought of it in quite some time ☺️ I feel like it is a good reminder to not get too attached to any of our emotions, the feel good ones and the unpleasant ones. They are all just visiting.

Lovely reminder to allow and celebrate everything...

Thank you for this metaphor while I listen to it I did my physical therapy exercises and welcome the pain in my thighs and my knees as I was able to continue to my 20 repetitions. God bless you.

Ok fine, but I’m not letting any dogs in. I don’t want hair on everything. 😆🫣🐕❤️

So nice to meet you this morning.
Love this poem and your commentary helped me listen and connect to it. Thank you

Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem with everyone. It has been one of my favorite Rumí pieces.

I look forward to more pieces from your page.

Incredibly insightful poem that I will listen to again. Thank you for sharing this poem and the lovely talk! Take care! 😊

Exactly what I needed to hear today 🙌 Thank you 💜

Really enjoyed listening to your talk about the poem! Thank you..❤️🙏🏽