Desiderata (by Max Ehrman)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.These words from Max Ehrman has been the basis of how I lived my life so far. In the disederata noboby could go wrong or am I wrong in believing so?? I can say that I'm a person who Loves the Lord. There is nothing wrong with living our lives on the right path. Temptations and evil thoughts always has ways in creeping in us. But it all depends on us if we want to stay in the dark side - which i can say has all its perks but the feeling of "hapiness" is not enough. Its not gratifying, but sing a song of praise with all your heart and that's where we really find peace and gratification. Be good to everyone, I must admit as much as I want to be all the time - I can't but I'm trying.... These are the words I lived by and the Words of the Lord .. hope it'll guide you as well. And lastly, hope i will always be on the right side of the road because I know nothing compares to the 'high' you get when you are at peace with yourself.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Desiderata
Desiderata (by Max Ehrman)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.These words from Max Ehrman has been the basis of how I lived my life so far. In the disederata noboby could go wrong or am I wrong in believing so?? I can say that I'm a person who Loves the Lord. There is nothing wrong with living our lives on the right path. Temptations and evil thoughts always has ways in creeping in us. But it all depends on us if we want to stay in the dark side - which i can say has all its perks but the feeling of "hapiness" is not enough. Its not gratifying, but sing a song of praise with all your heart and that's where we really find peace and gratification. Be good to everyone, I must admit as much as I want to be all the time - I can't but I'm trying.... These are the words I lived by and the Words of the Lord .. hope it'll guide you as well. And lastly, hope i will always be on the right side of the road because I know nothing compares to the 'high' you get when you are at peace with yourself.
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