Desiderata

[Sidney Lambe]

Desiderata - a good spell:

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.

written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s


Sid

[Carrie]

Post by Sidney Lambe
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.
written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s
Sid

Thanks. I was going to look it up but hadn't had a chance to yet.
I've heard it or quotes from it (over the years) but didn't have a copy of
it.

[Sidney Lambe]

On talk.religion.course-miracle, Carrie

Post by Carrie

Post by Sidney Lambe
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.
written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s
Sid

Thanks. I was going to look it up but hadn't had a chance
to yet. I've heard it or quotes from it (over the years) but
didn't have a copy of it.

You would have found it in about 5 seconds. It's all over
the Web.

Nice thoughts. Can't hurt to repeat them.

Sid