Desiderata (Desired Things) By: Max Ehrmann
Desiderata
Max Ehrmann
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,and remember what peace there may be in silence.
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 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.
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 as 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 dark 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.
Desiderata is the famous poem written by Max Ehrmann which means
“desired things”. This poem contains the list of the things we desired.
As I read Desiderata, it provides me with a refreshing
perspective on life’s bigger picture. It provides me the simple truths of
everyday life. How people compare themselves to others; how they try to be like
others instead of themselves; how they distressed by their “dark imaginings”. As
I read this poem, I realized that we can attain happiness by enjoying the
simplicity of our lives, by enjoying the little things around us. And that
happiness is about living a simple and contented life. It urges us people to
see the beauty and troubles of the world through wise, hopeful and
compassionate eyes.
This poem contains words of wisdom and messages of faith,
hope and charity. Messages of faith, hope and charity that gives us the
strength and inspiration of living our life. And most importantly, it urges us
to be at peace with God. It urges us to be cheerful and happy
Whoever you are and whatever you do, Desiderata give you
wisdoms and inspiration for living life to the full. It seems to want to urge
you to soften the impact of life and to live in harmony with yourself and
others. Whether you or I will achieve it - only time will tell.
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