Show 'This being human is a guest house.' The Guest House This being human is a guest house. A joy, a depression, a meanness, Welcome and entertain them all! The dark thought, the shame, the malice, Be grateful for whoever comes, by Rumi Taken from SELECTED POEMS by Rumi, Translated by Coleman Barks (Penguin Classics, 2004). THIS EPISODEPoem as Friend to YasminIn this episode, Yasmin talks about the poem that has been a friend to her – ‘The Guest House' by Rumi. We’re delighted to feature ‘The Guest House’ in this episode and would like to thank the poem's Translator, Coleman Barks for granting us permission to share the poem in this way. Discover more about him and his work here: www.colemanbarks.com You can find ‘The Guest House’ in SELECTED POEMS by Rumi, Translated by Coleman Barks (Penguin Classics, 2004). Reproduced by permission of Coleman Barks. Yasmin visited The Poetry Exchange at Manchester Central Library, as part of the celebrations of International Mother Languages Day in the city. Many thanks to our partners Manchester Libraries, Archives Plus, The Manchester Writing School at Manchester Metropolitan University and Manchester UNESCO City of Literature. www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries Yasmin Ali is the Founder and Editor in chief of Halcyon: a creative space aimed at empowering Muslim women. Discover more here: www.halcyonmaguk.com She is in conversation with The Poetry Exchange team members, Michael Shaeffer and Fiona Bennett. Fiona reads the gift reading of 'The Guest House'. ABOUT THE POETRY EXCHANGEWe talk to people about the poem that has been a friend to them. In exchange we create a gift for them, a bespoke reading of their chosen poem inspired by the conversation. Our award-winning podcast shares these unique and powerful stories of connection with people across the world. We set up an intimate environment for these conversations at festivals, in arts, cultural and public spaces across the country. We also hold exchanges ‘long distance’. Our visitors come from all walks of life and we also feature well-known personalities such as Andrew Scott, Maxine Peake, Roy McFarlane and Paterson Joseph. What is the poem the guest house about?In mindfulness courses all around the world, the poem 'The guest house' Rumi is read. The poem reminds us to not resist our thoughts and feelings, but on the contrary, to welcome them as if they were noble guests that we were eager to see. This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival.
What comes as an unexpected guest in the poem 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.
What is the main metaphor in the guest house?In this poem The Guest House, Rumi uses the metaphor of a house guest to create an image that each day we have the opportunity to welcome something new into our lives, even if it is unexpected. Barely known in the West until the last decade, Rumi is now one of the most widely read poets.
Who is Rumi the guest house?The Guest House is a well-known poem by the 13th-century Sufi mystic Jalaluddin Rumi (popularly known simply as Rumi). In the poem, Rumi uses the metaphor of a guest house to describe life's journey. Rumi's poetry is sublime and eloquent, and it makes us appreciate the uncertainty of life and embrace mindful living.
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