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Subject: I feel that the whole world should start reading this again!
Written By: Philip Eno on 02/21/12 at 1:41 pm
Desiderata (Latin: "desired things") a 1927 prose poem by American writer Max Ehrmann (1872-1945).
"Go placidly amidst 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 vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or 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."
Subject: Re: I feel that the whole world should start reading this again!
Written By: wildcard on 02/21/12 at 3:31 pm
Yes, read it if you haven't people
Subject: Re: I feel that the whole world should start reading this again!
Written By: Ashkicksass on 02/21/12 at 3:44 pm
Thank you for sharing this. I'm going to print it and hang it on my wall.
Subject: Re: I feel that the whole world should start reading this again!
Written By: Philip Eno on 02/21/12 at 3:46 pm
Thank you for sharing this. I'm going to print it and hang it on my wall.
I had it as a poster on my wall when I was a teenager, and on hearing Les Crane 1970's single earlier this evening I felt inspired.
Subject: Re: I feel that the whole world should start reading this again!
Written By: gibbo on 02/21/12 at 5:01 pm
I had it as a poster on my wall when I was a teenager, and on hearing Les Crane 1970's single earlier this evening I felt inspired.
I too had a laminated poster of this on my wall. I wish I had been reminded of this wisdom more often.... I DO tend to forget and slip backwards soooo easily!
Subject: Re: I feel that the whole world should start reading this again!
Written By: ladybug316 on 02/21/12 at 11:58 pm
As relevant today as it was when written!
Subject: Re: I feel that the whole world should start reading this again!
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 02/22/12 at 12:16 am
I used to have a postcard of this poem. I collect postcards and I really loved the sentiment in this one.
Subject: Re: I feel that the whole world should start reading this again!
Written By: Foo Bar on 03/08/12 at 3:49 am
Let not the sands of time get in your lunch.
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And whether you can hear it or not, the universe is laughing behind your back.