Mr. Elow Wole,
  Thanks for forwarding this wonderful piece. I find it very
uplifting. Word!
                                            Mr.Makaveli



From: Elow Wole <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: THE DESIDERATA
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: Sep 14, 2000

Found by Max Erhmann in a church back in 1927.  Came acroos it in
Author Unknown.
elementary school and liked it ever since.

DESIDERATA


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 too have their story.


Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself 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 perennnial 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 its sham, drudgery and broken dreams
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy

Essa Thomas

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