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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 whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond. – by Rumi (Sufi Mystic)
Dec 1, 2023 · Rumi’s metaphor of the guest house beautifully illustrates the concept of unity in diversity. Each guest, be it a person, experience, or emotion, contributes to the richness of our lives. This diversity, much like the varied seasons of life, brings a dynamic rhythm to our existence, teaching us to embrace change and find harmony in life’s ...
From an accomplished teacher and jurist, Rumi was transformed into an ascetic. On the night of 5 December 1248, as Rumi and Shams were talking, Shams was called to the back door. He went out, never to be seen again. Rumi's love for, and his bereavement at the death of, Shams found their expression in an outpouring of lyric poems, Divan-e Shams ...
10. ‘The Guest House’. Let’s conclude this pick of Rumi’s best poems with one of his best-known poems: ‘The Guest House’. Rumi uses the metaphor of the human being as a kind of ‘guest house’, which every day must accept new arrivals: joy, meanness, melancholy, and so on.
Mawlana Jalaladdin Mohammad Balkhi, popularly known as "Rumi", is a 13th century Sufi poet.His poems have touched the hearts of over a billion people.Voice: ...
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Jul 12, 2018 · 358. In your darkest moments, when your heart feels tender and broken wide open, a good poem can act as a balm for your soul. Such is the popular poem ‘The Guest House’ by 13th century Persian poet Rumi. Frequently recited in mindfulness circles, this poem is a reminder not to resist the thoughts and emotions passing through you but to meet ...
Feb 23, 2021 · Amanda Holmes reads Rumi’s poem, “ The Guest House ,” translated by Coleman Barks. Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song ...
