[Lights of India] DESIDERATA

 



 

Things wanted and needed

(In Latin means "desire" in the plural) 

Some say it is an anonymous found a wall of the old church of Saint Paul, Baltimore, in 1693, others say they wrote the lawyer and philosopher Max Ehrmann, in 1927. Either way, Desiderata is a beautiful document, a compendium of general rules to be happy in life. 
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Go 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 clearly, 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 not this
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 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,
and 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.
Be careful. Strive to be happy!

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With my true friendship...
Dora Saunier



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