This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. Every emotion is a messenger.
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.
Written by Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi. Translated by Coleman Barks.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
Every emotion is a messenger.
Every emotion is a signal that points to what needs to be healed.
Be the wise observer and you might just unlock the key to your next level of awareness. Healing always follows awareness, which is always followed by true power.
