Max Ehrmann
Desiderata
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 the 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 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 with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
I am the world's biggest procrastinator. I also work 3 jobs and study full time. I am from Australia... love our summers, travelling, road trips, swimming, reading, chilling out with my (huge) family and (crazy) friends...I really want to go to Europe one day.
I will listen to what you say, and try my best to help :)
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aww thanks girl!! I have talked to both of them..mike wants me to kill it no matter what he said drink vinegar so it'll die..what kinda shit is that?? Yes I want this baby so bad and many people are supporting me.. As for my boyfriend. he said he wants to be the father since mike wont! =)
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thankx hunny* ur advice was great! so0o yea, i`ll deffntly do that! thankx again!! muahz! xoox*brittany
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thanx for helping me, these days i've been acting very strange and i don't know why, i try totalk to my friends but they just say i'm being to dramatic and crap
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No, I'm not the one that needs the advice, and no, I'm not worrying about her. She prompted me to ask! You give good advice though, and seem very insightful! Thank you from both of us!
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aaaaw thanks so much! gr8 advice! :D
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