The Guest House - Poem by Jelalludin Rumi, translated by Coleman

The Guest House - Poem by Jelalludin Rumi, translated by Coleman

The Guest House - Poem by Jelalludin Rumi, translated by Col...
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THE GUEST HOUSE
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.
-- Jelaluddin Rumi,
translation by Coleman Barks
Copyright 1997 by Coleman Barks. All rights reserved.
From The Illuminated Rumi.
© design by gratefulness team
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