{"id":18,"date":"2005-04-01T14:58:00","date_gmt":"2005-04-01T14:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beltdrivebetty.com\/wyzwmnsworld\/?p=18"},"modified":"2010-09-29T18:31:16","modified_gmt":"2010-09-30T01:31:16","slug":"desiderata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wyzwmn9444.live-website.com\/?p=18","title":{"rendered":"Desiderata"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Go placidly amid the noise and haste,<\/strong><\/span>
and remember what peace there may be in silence.<\/strong><\/span>
<\/strong><\/span>
As far as possible without surrender<\/strong><\/span>
be on good terms with all persons.<\/strong><\/span>
<\/strong><\/span>
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;<\/strong><\/span>
and listen to others,<\/strong><\/span>
even the dull and the ignorant;<\/strong><\/span>
they too have their story. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,<\/strong><\/span>
they are vexations to the spirit.<\/strong><\/span>
<\/strong><\/span>
If you compare yourself with others,<\/strong><\/span>
you may become vain and bitter;<\/strong><\/span>
for always there will be greater <\/strong><\/span>
and lesser persons than yourself.<\/strong><\/span>
<\/strong><\/span>
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Keep interested in your own career, <\/strong><\/span>
however humble;<\/strong><\/span>
it is a real possession <\/strong><\/span>
in the changing fortunes of time.<\/strong><\/span>
<\/strong><\/span>
Exercise caution in your business affairs;<\/strong><\/span>
for the world is full of trickery.<\/strong><\/span>
<\/strong><\/span>
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;<\/strong><\/span>
many persons strive for high ideals;<\/strong><\/span>
and everywhere life is full of heroism. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Be yourself.<\/strong><\/span>
Especially, do not feign affection.<\/strong><\/span>
<\/strong><\/span>
Neither be cynical about love;<\/strong><\/span>
for in the face of all aridity <\/strong><\/span>
and disenchantment<\/strong><\/span>
it is as perennial as the grass. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Take kindly the counsel of the years,<\/strong><\/span>
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.<\/strong><\/span>
<\/strong><\/span>
Nurture strength of spirit <\/strong><\/span>
to shield you in sudden misfortune.<\/strong><\/span>
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.<\/strong><\/span>
<\/strong><\/span>
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.<\/strong><\/span>
Beyond a wholesome discipline,<\/strong><\/span>
be gentle with yourself. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

You are a child of the universe,<\/strong><\/span>
no less than the trees and the stars;<\/strong><\/span>
you have a right to be here.<\/strong><\/span>
And whether or not it is clear to you,<\/strong><\/span>
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Therefore be at peace with God,<\/strong><\/span>
whatever you conceive Him to be,<\/strong><\/span>
and whatever your labors and aspirations,<\/strong><\/span>
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,<\/strong><\/span>
it is still a beautiful world.<\/strong><\/span>
<\/strong><\/span>
Be cheerful.<\/strong><\/span>
Strive to be happy. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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