Mr Thomas,

A beautiful poem. Words of wisdom that needs to pondered on.

Thanks,

Mboge


>From: Elow Wole <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: THE DESIDERATA
>Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 15:10:54 GMT
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>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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