Rumi's The Guest House Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet

Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet, is known for his profound poetry about love, spirituality, and life. Here are some Rumi poems about life:
"The Guest House"
This is perhaps one of Rumi's most famous poems. It speaks to the idea that life is like a guest house, and we must welcome all experiences, good or bad, because they all have something to teach us.
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.