The Guest House (Rumi)

Question 1

Verse 1

Answer 1

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

Question 2

Verse 2

Answer 2

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
Some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.

Question 3

Verse 3

Answer 3

Welcome and entertain them all !
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
Who violently sweep your house
Empty of its furniture,

Question 4

Verse 4

Answer 4

Still, treat each guest honourably.
He may be clearing you out
For some new delight.

Question 5

Verse 5

Answer 5

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
Meet them at the door laughing,
And invite them in.

Question 6

Verse 6

Answer 6

Be grateful for whoever comes,
Because each has been sent
As a guide from beyond.