"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"
so zen of you my dear....
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I am getting rid of everything. :)
ReplyDeleteif you are really getting rid of everything, I'll take your artwork off your hands. :D
ReplyDeleteDebbie, you need to come back because I am giving away some art in the near future to celebrate my 5th Blogging anniversary :)
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ReplyDeletei dunno but i love you.
ReplyDeleteThat Mita says the NICEST THINGS..short and sweet--hard-to-beat-kinda stuff.
ReplyDeleteWish I could write like that!
So simply angelic!
PEACE!
HEY! It just occurred to me...if "Nothing Begets Nothing" then there is the PROOF of a Creator, a God, Allah, or.....
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How could it be proof when nothing begets nothing and as far as your creator is concerned, the world is littered with stuff?
ReplyDeleteCheck your email, Ces Adorio... (off topic!)
ReplyDeleteyes, I did. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm turning in (Sorry, just went to fridge...HAHAHA!) ut I'll be back to spam you tomorrow night (Unless you're "on call, etc, etc.
ReplyDeleteHahahahhaa! That blasted call even has my friends looking out for me. Goodnightie Nod!
ReplyDeleteRick, thank you.
ReplyDeleteMita, I love you too!
Tout comme à chaque belle fleur ou à chaque beau chêne, il faut donner à la graine le temps de germer... Tu vas prochainement produire une oeuvre superbe j'en suis certaine, le temps que celle-ci se développe doucement...
ReplyDeleteGros bisous