Desiderata
Go placidly
amidst 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 vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself
with others, you may become vain or 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 shams, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a
beautiful world. Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy :)
But on mornings where I wake up with a smile, this conversation plays in my head like a broken record until I can shut it down.
"I am so afraid."
"Why?"
"Because I am so profoundly happy. Happiness like this is frightening."
"Why?"
"They only let you be this happy if they are preparing to take something from you."
All I do now is so that when time comes when my life flashes before my eyes, it will be worth watching. Some people say maybe it isn't about the happy ending. Maybe it is about the story. But I will try hard as hell for both.
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