Poetry - The Guest House - Rumi

This is a reading of The Guesthouse.

A most beautiful poem written by Rumi.

This poem speaks to what it is like to be human, and how to embrace all that being human entails.

I hope you enjoy this reading of it.

Take care dear ones.

Transcript

Good day beautiful souls and welcome to this reading of The Guest House by 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 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.