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.
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.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DESIDERATA
Max Ehrmann c. 1920
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. - Romans 8:28
NAMASTE.
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Photos:
Enriquez' aquarium
Gallup, New Mexico
great photography Gemma that accompanies my fave poem Desiderata!!!thank you for the tag and will continue the tagging thing!
ReplyDeleteClear photography! Nice subject and theme. I so miss having an aquarium at home. Want to get a huge one for the apartment.
ReplyDeleteaww my favorite poem!! and Gemma your photography is good!! na relax ako sa mga shots mo!! thanks for sharing this post... i love it!! ;)
ReplyDeleteNice picture, Gemma. - kenneth
ReplyDeleteGaling-:) - Rosan
ReplyDelete"Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit." This is so true. I made sure to end this sort of stress in my life then.
ReplyDeletegreat shots!
ReplyDeleteThank You!
DeleteI felt so peaceful reading your post. =) It was like me having a whiff of my spa in a bottle. Hehehe!
ReplyDeleteThanks! :)
DeleteLovely photos and words.. :) This is such a joy to read. Just the perfect piece to start my day. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sumi!:)
DeleteDesiderata ... the intro is from that poem. I love that one.
ReplyDeleteUp until now, I still kept a copy of this poem in my planner. Whenever I feel like needing a boost up and an inspiration, I always read this. I never tire reading this.:)
ReplyDeleteFantastic Photos Gemma! This is one of my fave poem-Desiderata!
ReplyDeleteWhat camera did you use? I love the sharpness of the colors.
ReplyDeletethese photo works suprized me!
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