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're 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 whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
(Translated by Coleman Barks)
To listen to my reading of this magnificent poem: https://soundcloud.com/yahia-lababidi/the-guest-house-by-rumi-read
This work had a way of putting things into a different perspective, I enjoy that. Your poem reminds me of friendships gone sour, but also to derive a lesson from the past relationship.
Your voice is quite calming by the way.
Very good to hear that this post was clarifying for you in some way - this is what art and spirituality can do, help us to see and live better. Thanks, for your encouraging remark about my reading. I intend to post more and hope you enjoy them, equally.
The ego here has many guests. Saying yes to all of them. Mooji sounds alot like Rumi when he speaks. Nice reading on soundcloud. Enjoyed it very much.
Thank you, for your attention and kind words. I'm glad this resonated with you, and hope you will enjoy similar postings in the future _/|_
I shall. Thank you.
Much appreciated.
good lyrics written.... there is no sound in sound cloud
Yes, Rumi is a source of endless inspiration. Did this link not work for you: https://soundcloud.com/yahia-lababidi/the-guest-house-by-rumi-read
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