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Posted by ace on November 30, 2005, at 22:13:06
Guys....you all know I'm all for drug therapy and hate conventional talk, psychotherapy. Read below, this isn't psychotherapy - these are wise words to always hang on too......
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Max Ehrmann
DesiderataGo 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 the 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.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it 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 dark 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.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
Posted by muffled on November 30, 2005, at 23:03:08
In reply to This is lovely......................., posted by ace on November 30, 2005, at 22:13:06
Posted by Phillipa on November 30, 2005, at 23:08:54
In reply to This is lovely......................., posted by ace on November 30, 2005, at 22:13:06
Ace that was great! Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by sleepygirl on November 30, 2005, at 23:43:18
In reply to This is lovely......................., posted by ace on November 30, 2005, at 22:13:06
gotta love it :-)
Posted by caraher on December 1, 2005, at 9:30:38
In reply to This is lovely......................., posted by ace on November 30, 2005, at 22:13:06
I've always loved the National Lampoon parody found here (along with audio versions): http://www.nationallampoon.com/flashbacks/deteriorata/defaultpar.asp
WARNING: Might be mildly triggering in its message of despair and futility...
Posted by ace on December 4, 2005, at 7:50:51
In reply to Re: This is lovely (*** twisted parody alert ***), posted by caraher on December 1, 2005, at 9:30:38
> I've always loved the National Lampoon parody found here (along with audio versions): http://www.nationallampoon.com/flashbacks/deteriorata/defaultpar.asp
>
> WARNING: Might be mildly triggering in its message of despair and futility...What was the point of this?
It just made light of a really great peice of literature.
And it says "Give in" Forget that!!!!
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