Desiderata

[y4w3n]

Go placidly amid the noise and the 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 to the dull and ignorant;
they too have their story.

Comments

[bro_kenwings]

"With all its sham,
drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world."

I love this line..

[fascimility]

With all its sham,
drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

This made me cry.... I don't know if it's the emotional turmoil (well, that's a little exaggerated) of the past month, but.

Thank you for posting. ♥ We all need a reminder once in a while.

[lxinying]

did you write this? i love it!!
i think you make a lot of sense, and it sounds like it comes from someone who's gone thru much in life...
=)

was this inspired by the whole uncertainty of the future?

[y4w3n]

hello xinying! no i couldn't possibly write something with so much wisdom (and experience - not yet).. i didn't know who it was by, until i saw your tag and decided that due credit had to be given. found the writer of the piece in wikipedia and added it above (:

yes - isn't it so apt? hope it speaks to you as much and dearly as it does to me.. especially at this present difficult period of doubt and insecurity.

take care, and have faith!(:

[lxinying]

omg... gee i'm going to link it too=) i can identify with much of it..=D and it shall be my compass from now on=D
and yes, have faith (poor girl, up for grabs! haha) and all the best in whatever you pursue!=)

[y4w3n]

oops isn't fascimile faith? :P