Das Gasthaus

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Das Gasthaus ist ein Gedicht des persischen Sufi-Mystikers Rumi aus dem 13. Jahrhundert.

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 honourably.

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 set

As a guide from beyond.

– Rumi from: Barks and Moyne. Copyright 1995 by Coleman Barks and John Moyne, originally published by Threshold Books.

30.03.2024 Bente Amlandt