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From: lalala......mmmmmmmmmm.
Registered: Sep 2007

posted October 09, 2007 02:23 AM         

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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 quitely and clearly and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant , they too have their story .avoid loud and aggressive persons ,they are vexation to the spirit .if you compare yourself to 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 intrest in your own career , however humble ,it is real possession in the changing fortunes of time . excercise caution in your business affairs , for the world is full of trickery ,but let this not blind you to what virtue there is ,many 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 as perennial as 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 .there fore be at peace with god whatever you conceive of him to be ,and , whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.with all the sham and drudgery and broken dreams it is still a beautiful world,be careful, strive to be happy.

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"We are a way for the Cosmos to know itself."
Carl Sagan

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From: Grand Rapids, MI USA
Registered: Oct 2007

posted October 12, 2007 11:09 AM         

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Did you write this yourself?
It is so calming at the moment, thank you for providing me with some peace.
Thank you

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From: Still out looking for Schrödinger's cat
Registered: Mar 2005

posted October 12, 2007 02:07 PM         

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It is very beautiful!
It is Max Ehrmann's "Desiderata".

BTW I love that quote!

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"We are a way for the Cosmos to know itself."
Carl Sagan

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~Judgement Must Be Balanced With Compassion~
~Do Not Seek Wealth From The Suffering, Or The Dire Needs Of Others~
~Assumption Is The Bane Of Understanding~
~ if you keep doing what you did, you'll keep getting what you got.~
Everything changes.
Fear not the changes.
"My body is physically disabled, but I am not my body nor am I its disabilities!"
"I would rather," Truth said; "to walk naked than wear the raiments of Falsehood!"
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