THE DESIDERATA
When I was thinking about writing a blog this week, it seemed that encouragement and sincere gestures on my part to write to all who read. A message of solace for the ill Seniors and younger readers, as well.
Life is one day upon another, wherein we are striving to climb the stairs to the heavens via prayers and communication with others striving for the same pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Be it, a basket of red roses for love, or a bouquet of white carnations, that catch our fancy in a shiny clean window of tempered glass, as we walk, haltingly, down the busy street of recognition. There it is, what we have been waiting for. Our destiny!
I have been admiring a writing about the above things, called the “Desiderata”. This masterpiece was found in 1692 at Old Saint Paul’s Church in Baltimore, Maryland.
There is so much wisdom and truth in this wonderful writing that usually hangs on one of my walls for all to read. I would like to share it with you. One half this week and the other half, next week.
Desiderata
“Go placidly amid the noise and haste, remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak you 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 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 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.” ( Unquote)
May your week be full of all good things, much happiness, and joy. Peace!
C2009 Evanell