Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possiblee without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vaxations to the spirit. If you compare yourself to others, you may become vein and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser person than yourself. Enjoy your achievments as well as 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 no feign disenchantment it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the councel of the years, gracefully surrounding the things of youth. Nature strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and lolneliness. 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, whoever you concieve him to be, and whatever labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusing of life, keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be HAPPY!