GO Placidly amid the noise & haste, & 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 & clearly; and listen to others, even the dull
& ignorant; they too have their story. ~~ Avoid loud &
aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you
compare yourself with others, you may become vain & bitter;
for always there will be greater & 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 & disenchantment it is 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 imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue &
loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with
yourself. ~~ You are a child of the universe, no less than
the trees & 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 &
aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with
your soul. ~~ With all its sham, drudgery & broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be
happy. ~~ ~~
FOUND IN OLD SAINT PAUL'S CHURCH,
BALTIMORE, MD; DATED 1692
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Hi Beauty,
Everytime I read it, I feel better about myself. I dunno why. It's one of those things I have kept in my desk drawer for years and years. I'm not really sure who gave me a copy. I finally decided to put it on the PC, copied verbatim... including the little tildes. My hope is to spread a little warmth.
Hugs,
Kyra
Everytime I read it, I feel better about myself. I dunno why. It's one of those things I have kept in my desk drawer for years and years. I'm not really sure who gave me a copy. I finally decided to put it on the PC, copied verbatim... including the little tildes. My hope is to spread a little warmth.
Hugs,
Kyra
For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. - Leonardo DaVinci
