2006-10-12 05:40:41 · 16 answers · asked by black mamba 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
This is my mantra for life, Mark Ehrman's Desiderata. There isn't one word of it that falls short for me.
Desiderata,
written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s --
Go placidly amid the noise and the 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 to 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 in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy
2006-10-12 06:01:28 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life is living--living with a purpose. You are made for a specific reason; you are suppose to enjoy the this moment while you live. There is constructive living and destructive living. Live the constructive one becaueit gives u a future. But the problem with humans all around the world is that we spent most times living the destructive one. God's presence in our life is to help us live the constructive life---
So ask Him too what exactly is life
2006-10-12 13:26:43 · answer #2 · answered by Nadia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
..full of ups and downs but without the downs how can not learn to appreciate the happy times and you strive to improve and reach perfection even though it is impossible so life is continuous but when you climb the mountain that is life even with the struggles you can look back and say that you would probably it again just for the good even though it may be Little.
2006-10-12 15:37:53 · answer #3 · answered by qwerty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life is.
2006-10-12 12:46:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Game, consisting of Freedoms, Barriers and Purposes.
2006-10-12 20:57:56 · answer #5 · answered by thetaalways 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like a box of chocolates?
2006-10-12 12:42:18 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Cassie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A four letter word.
2006-10-12 13:06:23 · answer #7 · answered by staxi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A funny unpredictable thing.
2006-10-12 13:26:56 · answer #8 · answered by cuppycake♀ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask me this question 20 years later ı am gonna find THE ANSWER and share with all human kind.
2006-10-12 15:23:37 · answer #9 · answered by maximus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accepting Jesus Christ as your one and only savior and putting your faith in God...
2006-10-12 13:42:13 · answer #10 · answered by You Ask & I Answer!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋