Guest guest Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Narice, I always used to love that poem but have not read it in years. Thank you for posting it and giving me the chance to read it again. Love, Ingrid > > > > 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. > Max Ehrmann 1927 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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