I try to do the right thing, even if it doesnt necessarily benefit me personally.
2007-07-13 16:03:45 · 17 answers · asked by Lauren J 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
There are these signs up at campsites all over the U.S. that say:
"The trail and campsite should be left better than you found it."
and "Please don't feed the bears."
Simple philosophy's to live by sure (aren't all good things...really simple at heart?), but I do my best to adhere to them.
2007-07-14 01:55:14 · answer #1 · answered by Exceedingly Happy Gopher » 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Great question, and I am proud to share the poem
that has guided me through my life. It's called
"Desiderata" -- written by a poet, Max Ehrmann in the 1920s -- I hope you like it.
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.
2007-07-13 23:14:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I try everything twice. If it feels good, I try it a third time. After that I go by the results of earlier trials.
2007-07-13 23:07:13 · answer #3 · answered by Kuji 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be the best person who I can be, If I cant then I let my lovely family down and I cant do that.
2007-07-13 23:08:03 · answer #4 · answered by itsjustme 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think i have a philosophy or whatever i follow the rules of the bible and it has been working out very well
2007-07-13 23:08:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Live each day as if it were my last, love as if I have never been hurt, and live in the present.
It feels right... :-)
2007-07-13 23:06:48 · answer #6 · answered by Venus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Live life to the fullest.
2007-07-13 23:06:34 · answer #7 · answered by cptndaveahoe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go about being my self and don't change for anyone. I make friends, I make enemies, but it all evens out.
2007-07-13 23:28:11 · answer #8 · answered by Liar. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two, pee before you leave the house, and the five second rule is crap.Once it hits the floor it's trash, people.
2007-07-13 23:08:07 · answer #9 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treat others like I like to be treated.
2007-07-13 23:06:14 · answer #10 · answered by Lola 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋