Ya'll remember this poem , I had the poster.

[texanwitch]

Desiderata
A poem of peace - truth - spirit - life
How to live at peace with God
and your soul in this world
"You are a child of the universe ..."
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 sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with 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 labours 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.


Written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s --
NOT "Found in Old St. Paul's Church in 1692"

[wildhorses]

1. yep, I remember it well...

words to live by :hi:


thanks for posting :thumbsup:

[miss_american_pie]

2. Such a nice post

and I had to read the title three times before my dirty mind got what you meant. *sigh*

[wildhorses]

3. ..........

:rofl:

[miss_american_pie]

4. Maybe I need a break from the lounge?

:D :hi:

[wildhorses]

5. ahhhhh, hang around...its raining outside!!

at least it is where I am :P

[Rabrrrrrr]

6. I always thought that was Kahlil Gibran.

I didn't think that for any good reason, though. It's just what I thought.

Thanks for letting me know it isn't!

[anarch]

7. who could ever forget?

then there's this, ummm, sort of response to it....

[wildhorses]

8. I say there old chap

let's call this Ken fellow...he could be on to something:shrug: :rofl: