Mike 5 Posted December 15, 2003 I found this on a Planet the Great Bird was rumored to have visited. I thought I would share it. Click for Spoiler: 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 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 ordeals; 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 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 imagining. 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 weather 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 careful. Strive to be happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abakai2003 0 Posted December 15, 2003 That was always my mothers favorate poem. we read it at her funeral. it is very true. people could do a lot worse than living by these words Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stardreamer 1 Posted December 15, 2003 It's good to read truth in such beautiful words. The world would be a so much better place if everyone had the capacity to understand and followed that wisdom. Thanks for sharing, Spacetigger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted December 15, 2003 I have always loved this piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gotabite 0 Posted December 15, 2003 (edited) I haven't read Desiderata in many years. In 1971 it was set to music by Les Crane, and became # 8 on the National charts. Thanks for a great reminder.......................... Edited December 15, 2003 by Gotabite Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stardreamer 1 Posted December 17, 2003 I haven't read Desiderata in many years. In 1971 it was set to music by Les Crane, and became # 8 on the National charts. Thanks for a great reminder.......................... Yeah, while reading I thought I knew the lines from a song, but couldn't clearly remember. Thanks, Gotabite Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gotabite 0 Posted December 19, 2003 I found this on a Planet the Great Bird was rumored to have visited. I thought I would share it. Click for Spoiler: 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 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 ordeals; 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 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 imagining. 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 weather 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 careful. Strive to be happy. I just went out and purchased Les Crane's musical version again...this time on CD. It might interest Star Trek fans to know that Gen Roddenberry kept a copy of Desiderata in his office. :biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 5 Posted December 19, 2003 I found this on a Planet the Great Bird was rumored to have visited. I thought I would share it. Click for Spoiler: 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 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 ordeals; 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 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 imagining. 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 weather 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 careful. Strive to be happy. I just went out and purchased Les Crane's musical version again...this time on CD. It might interest Star Trek fans to know that Gen Roddenberry kept a copy of Desiderata in his office. :biggrin: Funny you should say that! That is how I came across this. At WWW.roddenberry.com when that had the online store open. They were selling these and stated that Gene had a copy hanging in his office during the Star Trek years. So I bought one and now it is hanging in my home.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptwright 1 Posted December 22, 2003 thats great, and sooooo true. thanks for sharing, and ill have to hear the song some day it 1971 the year of my birth. so anything happening that year has to be good. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
