Desiderata - My First Thread, Love This | |
~sIcKaNdTwIsTeD~ User ID: 65969492 United States 02/02/2015 06:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
spiritnut User ID: 62543209 United States 02/02/2015 06:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 59804960 United States 02/02/2015 06:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
Batman User ID: 7315290 Canada 02/02/2015 06:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A Dream I Had In Jail A 5 Years Ago About Archangel Michael And God Thread: A Dream I Had In Jail A 5 Years Ago About Archangel Michael And God |
InTheHood (OP) User ID: 47812126 United States 02/02/2015 06:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | havent read this in a long long time, forgot about it - now copy and psted to my notepad - good post OP, good post Quoting: Anonymous Coward 59804960 Yeah, I did same as you, years ago...and here it is :) Helps to re-read it every now and then. As prior poster said, it is really simple when you think about it. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 75928710 United States 02/02/2021 11:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
X drop User ID: 72563051 United States 02/02/2021 11:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
mlabors User ID: 78224333 United States 02/03/2021 12:13 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Desiderata Quoting: InTheHood 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 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 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 perennial as the grass. Take kindly to 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 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. Max Ehrmann c.1920 From the National Lampoon Original found here: [link to genius.com (secure)] Fair Use You are a fluke Of the universe. You have no right to be here..... Deteriorata! Deteriorata! Go placidly Amid the noise and waste. And remember what comfort there may be In owning a piece thereof. Avoid quiet and passive persons Unless you are in need of sleep. Rotate your tires. Speak glowingly of those greater than yourself And heed well their advice, Even though they be turkeys. Know what to kiss... and when! Consider that two wrongs never make a right But that three... do. Wherever possible, put people on hold. Be comforted that in the face of all aridity and disillusionment And despite the changing fortunes of time, There is always a big future in computer maintenance. [Chorus] You are a fluke Of the universe. You have no right to be here. And whether you can hear it or not The universe is laughing behind your back. Remember the Pueblo. Strive at all times to bend, fold, spindle and mutilate. Know yourself. If you need help, call the FBI. Exercise caution in your daily affairs, Especially with those persons closest to you. That lemon on your left, for instance. Be assured that a walk through the ocean of most souls Would scarcely get your feet wet. Fall not in love therefore; It will stick to your face. Gracefully surrender the things of youth: The birds, clean air, tuna, Taiwan And let not the sands of time Get in your lunch. Hire people with hooks. For a good time call 606-4311; Ask for "Ken." [Chorus] Find the rest at the site above |