Read this in a customers home the other day and he was kind enough to make a copy for me. Its kind of long but this sums up everything that I aspire to - 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 the dull and ignorant; they to have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others you may become better than 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. The 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 faceof all aridity and disenchantment 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 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 with your soul. With all the sham, drudgery, and broken dreams ,it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.
Posted on: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 02:56:58 +0000
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