Enjoy this beautiful poem by Max Ehrmann:
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, & 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 & clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud & aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain & 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 person 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 & 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 God to be, and whatever your labours & 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.
- “Desiderata”, Max Ehrmann
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this beautiful poem.
You are making me very happy when you leave a comment, sharing your emotions and beliefs directly from your heart. Thank you!
Thank you! I Love You! All is well! You Are Blessed!
Lily On Earth
Beloved, you are loved far beyond measure!
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This is a TU . I haven’t seen this in a while. Back in the 60’s it was everywhere, but I always saw it as anonymous. It’s too bad no one takes it to heart.
I love that poem. There is quite an alignment within myself and what the poem portends. It reflects true and perfect peace, which I’m still working on. Thanks for sharing !
Thank you for sharing a beautiful poem Lily. Very often it takes some effort to realize but it so true- the Universe is always unfolding as it should, everything is working out for the best. Thanks for reminding us.~