Desiderata

[adore79]

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 to the dull and 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 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 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.

Max Ehrman

[Mariposa18]

My Mom always quotes a part of this to me

Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.

I was about to go to bed, feeling sad about somethings, scrolled to the bottom of the forum main page and found this. THANK YOU~

[candystripper]

hey felly, I love that poem and i need to here it often. my ex always tells me to read it he has an old copy of it on this wall. It's sad because i am on of thoughts loud people. I am also so talkative i get myself into trouble all the time. When i speak i divulge too much and then regret later!! Thanks 4 posting it i really needed to read it!!!

[mikefreak]

Have that hanging in my "office" at work. This was a popular poster/plaque during the 70's. Believe it was wroye in the 20's. Timeless!

[mikefreak]

WROTE in the 20's(!) Need to turn some more lights on.(!)

[suki44883]

Yep, that was very popular when I was in high school. I used to have a big poster of it in my room. Thanks for the memories.

[Believe808]

Thanks my special friend. Needed this line today: Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.

I love that and have it hanging in my hallway. I just pass by lately, thanks for bringing it back to my eyes. Love ya

[mikefreak]

Originally Posted by suki44883

Yep, that was very popular when I was in high school. I used to have a big poster of it in my room. Thanks for the memories.

Notice you have a year coming up. Congrats!