Something of Myself
Thursday, July 22, 2004
I got this as an email forward. Normally I HATE forwards, but this one touched me. I thought I should share -
Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there maybe in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good termswith all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen toothers, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoidloud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If youcompare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter, foralways there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoyyour achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your owncareer, however humble; it is a real possession in the changingfortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for theworld is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtuethere is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life isfull of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity it isperennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of years, gracefullysurrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit toshield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself withimaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond awholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of theuniverse, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to behere. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe isunfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever youconceive him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in thenoisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham,drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Becareful. Strive to be happy.
- Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there maybe in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good termswith all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen toothers, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoidloud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If youcompare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter, foralways there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoyyour achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your owncareer, however humble; it is a real possession in the changingfortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for theworld is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtuethere is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life isfull of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity it isperennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of years, gracefullysurrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit toshield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself withimaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond awholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of theuniverse, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to behere. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe isunfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever youconceive him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in thenoisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham,drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Becareful. Strive to be happy.
- Desiderata
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