The Guest House Rumi

This being human is a guest house.

The guest house rumi. Jelaluddin rumi translation by coleman barks. Rumi also suggests you look at each experience with spiritual and intellectual curiosity as well as detachment. A joy a depression a meanness some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. This poem by rumi is something you will see and hear in mindfulness courses and retreats all over the world.

This poem by rumi would have to be one of the most frequently recited poems in mindfulness retreats and courses around the world. I love all of his poetry but this is definitely one of my personal favourites. The guest house poem by rumi. Every morning a new arrival.

This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. This being human is a guest house. Welcome and entertain them all.

Even if they re a crowd of sorrows. This being human is a guest house. A joy a depression a meanness some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Every morning a new arrival.

The guest house is a well known poem by the 13th century sufi mystic jalaluddin rumi popularly known simply as rumi. Frequently recited in mindfulness circles this poem is a reminder not to resist the thoughts and emotions passing through you but to meet them with courage warmth and respect. Rumi s poem the guest house how a 13th century iranian poet reminds us of an unexpected truth. It just gets to the heart of mindful living in the most eloquent and beautiful way.

Being peaceful with all of our emotions whether positive or negative. Heartbreak is like a cleanse. Even if they are a crowd of sorrows. In the poem rumi uses the metaphor of a guest house to describe life s journey.

A joy a depression a meanness some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. The guest house poem by the poet rumi is often quoted by mindfulness teachers because it gets at the core of the meaning behind being mindful.