Monday, December 4, 2017

Rumi Poem

I love this poem.  I shared it with my students today.  I hope you enjoy as much as I do.


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,

2 comments:

  1. Wow Jilda, the poem you shared is a grabber. I think I will copy it to read frequently, especially when things don't work out the way the plan in hand wanted.
    Hugs.
    Joy

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  2. Wow. What a penetrating sentiment. I am overwhelmed.

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