[simoneaugie]

Desiderata

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 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 to 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 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 sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.

Found in Old Saint Paul’s Church, Baltimore Maryland

Dated 1692

[bushg]

My favorite... hanging in my dining room written by Max Ehrmann 1927. I have posted it several times in the past year, but never tire of reading it.



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[bushg]

Simon... I have thought the same thing time and time... I bought the plaque I have for a few bucks at a sale and came home and searched the internet. Someone copied it and pasted it on a piece of painted plywood and aged it.. I treasure it.

[0rphan]

How beautiful these words are,it's the kind of verses you would find in the cathedrals over here, but I don't think I have read any thing that speaks such... volumes


I shall copy and frame them to give me daily inspiration.

Thank you