Max Ehrmann
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 the ignorant;they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,they are vexations 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 disenchantmentit 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 dark 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 is clear to you,no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,whatever you conceive Him to be,and whatever your labors and aspirations,in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.Strive to be happy.
4 comments:
"You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here." This is my favorite part. I worry about what that says about me, but I like to hear that. What's your favorite part, Phoenix? What above all really sits with you?
My favorite piece of literature... I have copies in my desk at work, at home and in my urban man bag... It can settle me when nothing else can.
that is an esay one my friend. My favorite part is "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." Even in disenchantment love is still there but our misconceptions, fears or our beliefs hide it from us. It is still there we just have to see it have to want to believe it. Believe it is there and believe we are worthy to receive it. I had been told a long time ago that in order to give gracesly we must also be able to receive gracesly. That was refering to money but I can also see where that applies to love as well.
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