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An inspirational poem about attaining happiness

elkoholicelkoholic Member Posts: 5,130
edited July 2008 in General Discussion
Desiderata

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desiderata


-- written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s --


Go placidly amid the noise and the 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 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 in your soul.


With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Comments

  • p3skykingp3skyking Member Posts: 25,750
    edited November -1
    This was very popular in the 70's, someone even cut a 45 of it. It was claimed to have been found in an old church, but that was just jive.

    None the less, it's still quite good.
  • bobskibobski Member Posts: 17,868 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    ...whatever you conceive him to be?

    [8]
    Retired Naval Aviation
    Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
    Former NSSA All American
    Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot
    MO, CT, VA.
  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 35,988 ******
    edited November -1
    Thanks. It's been a long time since I saw or heard Desiderata. Good sentiment.
  • spryorspryor Member Posts: 9,155
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by bobski
    ...whatever you conceive him to be?

    [8]


    Ah yes, i remember it well from the 70's.

    Yes, Bobski..different peoplesn have different conceptions of their
    God - or God's..
  • elkoholicelkoholic Member Posts: 5,130
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by bobski
    ...whatever you conceive him to be?

    [8]


    or her
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