we came with nothing to the world,
we bring nothing with us from here.

why hold on.

Sunset in Israel

--DESIDERATA--

words for life

an excerpt

Go placidly

amid the noise and haste,

and remember what peace

there may be in silence.

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 vexatious to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,

you may become vain or bitter,

for always

there will be greater

and lesser persons

than yourself.

Enjoy

your achievements

as well

as your plans.

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.

Beyond

a wholesome discipline,

be

gentle

with yourself.

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 labours 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.

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