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"Desiderata" - Max Ehrmann
So I heard this poem in Mexico for the first time and I really liked it. It's really powerful...
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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 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 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 face of 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 & broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. _________________ I know it's easy to say but it's harder to feel this way.. And I miss you more than I should... Than I thought I could... Can't get my mind off of you..
Sun Apr 29, 2007 4:14 am
fortheloveofagood... Site Admin
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i used to have this as a poster when i was a kid, and read it everyday, loved it. thanks for reminding me of it...
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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.
'don't hate your enemies, it clouds your judgement'
~peace comes from knowing only love is real~
Sun Apr 29, 2007 10:22 am
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Thank you (((((( Red)))
I also have this beautiful piece framed and my favourite part like
"fortheloveofagood " Is....
"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
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Thank you so much for sharing
with all my love and my deepest respect
Angel x x x x
_________________ "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience.
We are spiritual beings having a human experience."
-Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955)
Sun Apr 29, 2007 11:03 am
~Wil~
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((((((((((((Red)))))))))))
It is very cool to read the whole thing! I too have that small chunk of this poem that hangs in my room (something that I fell in love with and bought when studying in mexico years ago). And its neat to see that so many others also have this beautiful bit of poetry.
Thank you for sharing it with us!
~W~ _________________ Lost in the shuffle
Sun Apr 29, 2007 2:41 pm
RedIsTheNewBlackBabe
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Its great that everyone loves this work.. its something to aspire to.. _________________ I know it's easy to say but it's harder to feel this way.. And I miss you more than I should... Than I thought I could... Can't get my mind off of you..
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