How I Try to Live

[Transforming]

Desiderata Poem
From Max Ehrmann - 1927
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 vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself to 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 the world is full of trickery. But let not this 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 it's sham drudgery and broken dreams; it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

[A yar]

beautiful!

[Xanthra]

Im so glad you felt inspired to post it again because it is beautiful. I have actually saved it onto my computer and will read it everytime I need that extra little boost to be true to myself and those around me.

As for all the seeds you are sowing, I say sow away. The world will always need people willing to share their light, love, understanding and beauty. Love is limitless and will always abound in those willing to freely share it.

[Transforming]

Xanthre,Thank you for reading this poem. I really like it so much. I would like to tell some poeple how to live, but each has free will. I have sewn a seed. It is there and if someone looks they will find it. And if they see they will embrace it. I actually posted this once here before but no one read it. I was hurt but, I said phhooey, I do it again because of Beautiful ones like you.

[Xanthra]

Thank you for posting this poem. This is the first time I have ever read it and it contains many fruits for the soul. The title of this blog should be "How everyone should live."

Again thank you for posting this, I hope you have a wonderful week.

Xanthra