DESIDERATA By Max Ehrmann
Another successul first time try for me here. I copied this poem from the Internet : first highlighted it, use Edit to copy, open Word, then Paste it and then Saved it. I copied it here into the blog from my Word documents in the same way. I am pretty sure many have seen this poem before, but just like an apple, if you like the first bite, have the liberty to take another bite. Since I am constantly on the look-out for something to share, I decided to share this to fellow Philkans (or even non-Philkans)
DESIDERATA By Max Ehrmann
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 the 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.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
Desiderata is the plural form of “desideratum” which means something considered necessary or highly desirable; from the root word of “desire”
I particularly savor the second to the last line ,"With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world" How you look at the world, your attitude, determines how you live your life. Did not Shakespeare said "life is checkered light and shadow " ? Enjoy, smile, it lessens the pain " Sanu, sanu !!! TIMHOP corner is born (This Is My Humble Opinion)
DESIDERATA By Max Ehrmann
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 the 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.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
Desiderata is the plural form of “desideratum” which means something considered necessary or highly desirable; from the root word of “desire”
I particularly savor the second to the last line ,"With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world" How you look at the world, your attitude, determines how you live your life. Did not Shakespeare said "life is checkered light and shadow " ? Enjoy, smile, it lessens the pain " Sanu, sanu !!! TIMHOP corner is born (This Is My Humble Opinion)
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