SIMPLE REMINDER: Things to be Desired

Things to be Desired

Go mildly in the middle of the noise and the swiftness,
and remember what harmony there may be in muteness.

As far and as much as possible, do not surrender;
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak the truth, with principle, quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the gloomy and the unaware;
they too have their stories.

Evade loud and aggressive persons;
they are distressing to your life.

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become ineffective or vicious,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your accomplishments as well as your ideas.
Keep focused in your own job, however modest and dependability
it is a real possession in the changing prosperities of time.

Exercise carefulness in your life affairs,
for the world is full of dishonesty.
But let this not blind you to what quality there is;
many persons try for extraordinary ethics,
and everywhere, life is full of audacity.
Be yourself. Especially do not pretend fondness.
Neither be pessimistic about affection,
for in the face of all dryness and bitterness,
it is as perpetual as the grass.

Take kindly the recommend of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strong point of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark conceptions.
Many fears are born of exhaustion and isolation.

Beyond a healthful self-control,
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 look on Him to be.
And whatever your efforts and ambitions,
in the loud misunderstanding of existence,
keep peace in your soul.

With all its pretend, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be happy. Make every effort to be happy.