Desiderata

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DesiderataGo 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 cleanly; 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 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. Special thanks to RiaLove to all~Karma