The Guest House - Rumi Poem on Living Life to the Fullest

Want to know how to live life to the fullest?

Rumi has an answer for that.

"The Guest House" is one of the most sublime pieces of inspirational poetry by Rumi that one will ever read or hear.

It's a deep poem with tons of wisdom about life—and if read between the lines, it offers incredible insights into how we can approach challenges and achieve a spirituality awakening.

In this Rumi poem reading, you will not only feel inspired by this famous Rumi poem—which has been the source of many a Rumi quote—but will also uncover some guidance for progressing on your own spiritual journey, including welcoming everything that comes your way in life—whether good or bad. For everything, Rumi says, "has been sent as a guide from beyond."

I also provide some of my own commentary on what I think the deep poem actually means and how we can apply some of its ancient wisdom to our life.

If you're a fan of Rumi poetry, spiritual poetry, or just uplifting poetry, this video is for you.

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"When I Die" - Rumi Poem Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk6KIgmilcw&list=PLtbl2ukuiGIPY8UtQLPucw7Z0NTyKTkue&index=1&t=17s

Rumi Inspirational Quotes and Wisdom for Never Losing Hope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUSHkJuO8g0&list=PLtbl2ukuiGIN-2KnS4rzG149sSTyW-rBR&index=1

Rumi's Spiritual Teachers BEFORE Shams Tabrizi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Nk2wXq-MRs&list=PLtbl2ukuiGIOX1VpE1CCyjUEbY2sPPcrB&index=1

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Full Poem:

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