Check it out- I have "tried" to live by these words for most of my life.
2006-09-25 02:14:54 · 5 answers · asked by dragon 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Didn't intend to offend anyone but as a lesbian and someone who voulnteers for the Red Cross just thought it might be nice to hear some nice words for a change even though they were written several years ago.
2006-09-25 03:14:31 · update #1
For those of you who don't what Desiderata is I quote:
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.
It's cute but as far as I'm concerned you can cut the corny crap about God.
2006-09-25 02:23:30 · answer #1 · answered by Augusta B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I was forced to memorize this poem back in high school. Our senoir english teacher told us to pass his class we had to. I did not knwo why at the time, but I did learn the poem. That was back in 1984. Yeah 22 years ago and that poem is firmly embedded in my memory and always will. A lesson and gift he gave to me. I think all seniors in high school should lear it, memorize it. Maybe a few will learn from it and make the world a better place.
2006-09-25 10:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes read it again recently on another site. I, too, try to live those actions described in this wise , beautiful piece of writing.
2006-09-25 11:15:06 · answer #3 · answered by st.uncumber 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No...But I find it Similar to the Prayer of St. Francis which I love even though I'm not Christian.
2006-09-25 09:27:50 · answer #4 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thank for the nice words i will add it to my calender to read every day.
2006-09-25 09:29:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋