Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember
what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without
surrender be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career,
however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and
disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe;
no less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it's clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whateveryou conceive God to be; a
nd whatever your labours and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life
keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,
it's still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
by Max Ehrman, 1927.
Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember
what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without
surrender be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career,
however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and
disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe;
no less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it's clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whateveryou conceive God to be; a
nd whatever your labours and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life
keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,
it's still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
by Max Ehrman, 1927.
Read this again today and it was just what I needed to hear today so I thought I would pass it on......
5 comments:
Rex, Im with you, this is just what I needed to hear today as well. Powerful stuff and quite inspiring, thanks so much for sharing. :)
Hi Rex...I have always loved that song since I was a little gurl! My cousin used to sin it all the time(she was a little older than I and knew all the cool tunes!) Anyway it is funny you have posted it, I have a picture of debaby in a frame next to this verse-her name is Desiree- I thought they went well together!
*HUGS*
Thank you for passing it on, Rex. Really love. Gonna print it and paste it on my white-board so that I can read it always.
Thank you for sharing, Rex.
it must be what I needed to see today as well, thanks
"And whether or not it's clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should."
Altho much of it spoke to me and my heart, this part stood out. I find myself wanting to be clear, very clear what is unfolding and what is my part.
love to you
Once again Rex, speaking right to me. Thank you for posting this.
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