1151: Classic ACP Welcoming Anxiety As A Guest: Accepting
In today's episode Gina reads "The Guest House" by Rumi and
translated by Coleman Barks. The reading helps us see acceptance from
new and powerful point of view.
Links/resources mentioned in the episode:
http://allpoetry.com/poem/8534703-The-Guest-House-by-Mewlana-Jalaluddin-Rumi
In today's episode Gina reads "The Guest House" by Rumi and
translated by Coleman Barks. The reading helps us see acceptance from
new and powerful point of view.
Links/resources mentioned in the episode:
http://allpoetry.com/poem/8534703-The-Guest-House-by-Mewlana-Jalaluddin-Rumi
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Quote:
Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.
-Jalaluddin Rumi
Chapters
0:26 Introduction to Acceptance
2:15 The Guest House by Rumi
5:14 Embracing Our Guests
8:49 The Power of Neutrality
11:29 Trusting the Process
12:56 The Guidance of Anxiety
13:47 The Healing Power of Poetry
Summary
In this episode, we delve into the themes of acceptance and mindfulness
through the lens of poetry, specifically focusing on Rumi's profound
work, "The Guest House." As I share my insights, I emphasize the
importance of embracing our feelings and experiences, particularly those
related to anxiety, as natural visitors in our lives. The elegance of
Rumi's words encourages us to welcome every emotion—joyous or
sorrowful—as an essential part of our human experience.
I begin by reciting Rumi's poem, which describes the human mind as a guest house with a variety of emotions that arrive each day. I reflect on how,
often, our negative feelings linger longer and grip us tighter than the
positive ones, a phenomenon I liken to Velcro versus Teflon. By being
mindful of our mental states, we can consciously shift our perspective
to recognize the joys that exist alongside our anxieties. This practice
calls for an intentional effort to acknowledge both sides of our
emotional spectrum.
Throughout the discussion, I unpack Rumi's
metaphor, exploring the idea that each emotion serves as a guide, urging
us to engage with our experiences rather than resist them. I draw
parallels between this concept and the therapeutic practices I share
with clients. Our thoughts and feelings are not intrinsic to our
identity; they are merely guests that we can treat with honor and
curiosity. I highlight the pivotal moment when we choose to meet our
anxieties without judgment, treating them neutrally to diminish their
power over us.
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