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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Ok this is weird but i want to get my ear pierced and my friend has a peircing gun. But my parental unit had a problem with it. But i am 17 i should be able to pierce my own ear. So the question is should i just go pierce it and come home to see what happens or not? (link)
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How desperatley do you need this piercing?
My parents made me wait till I left school...(but that was for my belly, not ear) and I'm glad they did, when I got it I was sure I wanted it because I'd waited for so long. Also, you are going to be deciding thing like what you want to do for a career soon, if you are wanting a single, high ear piercing, this might comprmise your suitability for a job, especially in a conservative field.
Hope that helps!!!
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My life stinks and i hate it I have like no friends cuz i go to such a small school. And my parents are having a divorse which is not going good. We are losing all are money my parents are both dating i hate my moms boyfriend who is a jerk my mom doesnt want to tell my dad that she has a boyfriend cuz shes a weirdo and she just yells at me all the time because i dont like her stupid boyfriend i have a boyfriend but he is MIA (missing in action) havnt heard from him in like a month. And my brother is a big jerk and i just want advice on what i should do I want to kill my self.
HELP ME (link)
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It sounds like you are worrying about stuff you don't need to yet. You are the kid, not the parent, you are not responsible for you family's money, nor are you able to choose who your mum and dad date...that said, Ican fully relate to the lack of friends due to being at asmall school thing. When I was at school I was at this tiny country school where you stuck out if you didn't want to own a cattle ranch and get married at 18. I found that reading books really helped me, because I could read about other people and places, in a way, live in a bigger world.
I think the key to finding a friend is by looking a little outside the box, is there someone else who you think could use a friend? Maybe someone who gets picked on but you feel you can relate to?
Also, how about getting involved with some other kids your age through a camp or a youth group? You need support around you, but even if you don't have much at the moment, remember that this time won't last forever, it will definitley become easier as you grow up, don't be too hard on your self, your life dosn't have to be perfect today :)
With the killing yourself thing, do you really want to kill yourself or just want the pain to end? You have other ways to end the pain...friends, counselling, God (if you want to give him a try)
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