A Beautiful Poem of Rumi

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’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.

RUMI

Translated by Coleman Barks

Emotions: Energy - Motion

Our emotions play a crucial role in shaping our personality, reflecting how our thoughts and situations influence us daily. Cultivating awareness of how we feel allows us to understand ourselves more deeply, as we are all interconnected through subtle influences and vibrations. Like Rumi’s "The Guest House", emotions—whether positive or negative—are visitors that reveal more about who we are. Welcoming them with openness helps us grow, as each feeling has a profound impact on our body, mind, and spirit.