True Words

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 to 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 perennial as the grass

Take kindly to 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 in your soul

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

Be cheerful. Strive to be happy!


Hugs to you!