Desiderata - Time to Drift
Published by Campbell M Gold in Reflection · Wednesday 05 Jun 2024
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Desiderata - Latin for "desired things" - plural of “desideratum”
In this time of great stress (mid-2024), I find that life's direction and my personal identity have become fuddled.
So, to remind myself of who I really am and the unique path I have chosen, I close my eyes to the world's chaos and let my thoughts drift between the winds and back to one of the greatest esoteric prose poems of all time - "Desiderata..."
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
And remember what peace there may be in silence.
And as far as possible be on good terms with all persons.
And remember what peace there may be in silence.
And as far as possible be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others,
Even the dull and ignorant, for they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, for 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.
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 within 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,
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.
For in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
It is 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 imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
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.
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 labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life,
Keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
(Max Ehrmann, 1927)
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I hope this material has been of interest.
Kind Regards,
CMG
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