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Friday
Tale ~ Desiderata
(=wish for)
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.
Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is
unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God.
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 Ehrman (written in 1927)
In peace I will both
lie down and sleep,
for You
alone, O LORD, make me
to dwell in safety.
~ Psalm 4:8
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