Read Me a Poem “The Guest House” by Rumi
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Feb 23, 2021 Join Amanda as she explores the enchanting world of Rumi's poetry. She reads 'The Guest House,' inviting us to embrace all our emotions as valuable visitors. This heartwarming discussion encourages reflection on how to welcome every feeling, no matter how challenging. Listeners are also invited to share their favorite poems, creating a vibrant community around the love of literature.
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Human Experience As A Guesthouse
- Being human brings a continual flow of changing inner experiences like guests arriving each morning.
- Amanda Holmes presents Rumi's poem to frame emotions as transient visitors with potential meaning.
Welcome Every Emotion
- Welcome and entertain all inner states rather than resisting them.
- Treat even violent sorrows honourably because they may clear space for new delights.
Sorrow As A Guide
- Painful feelings can act as guides rather than enemies.
- Rumi (via Amanda Holmes) suggests sorrow and shame may prepare you for future joy.