Hi folks, I know lots will already know this but I couldn't help myself..I know this off-by-heart as it was stuck to the toilet wall when I was a kid...and I spent a hell of a lot of time in there...lmao, but I have always thought it a beautiful piece....enjoy.....
DESIDERATA.................
;GO placidly amid the noise 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 the dull 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 lesser persons than yourself.Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.Keep interest 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; 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 disenchantment it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of 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 loneliness.Beyond a wholesome discipline,be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe,no less than the tree's the stars;you have a right to be here.And whether or not it is clear to you,no doubt the universe in unfolding as it should.Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, whatever your labors aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.With all its sham, drudgery broken dreams,it is still a beautiful world.Be careful. Strive to be happy.
(Found in old Saint Paul's Church,Baltimore;dated 1692)
DESIDERATA.................
;GO placidly amid the noise 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 the dull 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 lesser persons than yourself.Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.Keep interest 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; 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 disenchantment it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of 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 loneliness.Beyond a wholesome discipline,be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe,no less than the tree's the stars;you have a right to be here.And whether or not it is clear to you,no doubt the universe in unfolding as it should.Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, whatever your labors aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.With all its sham, drudgery broken dreams,it is still a beautiful world.Be careful. Strive to be happy.
(Found in old Saint Paul's Church,Baltimore;dated 1692)