Rumi with a View

We love a lot about Rumi, but we seem to be completely dependent on others to dredge up his gems.  We have a book of his poetry and have yet to find a single poem that grabs us as much as the ones other people find.  I'm not sure why this is.  But Arthur Zajonc in his book Meditation as Contemplative Inquiry found this one, which knocked our socks off.(In honor of this poem, we have proactively named one guest room at Plough and Stars "Rumi with a View")

This being human is a guest house.Every morning a new arrival.A joy, a depression, a meaness,some momentary awareness comesas an unexpected visitorWelcome and entertain them all!Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,who violently sweep your houseempty of its furniture, still,treat each guest honorably.He may be clearing you outfor some new delight.The dark thought, the shame, the malicemeet them at the door laughingand invite them in.Be grateful for whoever comesbecause each has been sentas a guide from beyond.