Inspiration

I wanted to take a second and share an inspirational prose poem called "Desiderata". You are probably familiar. I just love it so much and every word is so true...

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 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 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 with your soul.

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

Be cheerful.

Strive to be happy.

-Desiderata (Max Ehrman)

Also, I just finished the book "Your Erroneous Zones" by Dr. Wayne Dyer. It came recommended by my Mom, who has been telling me I should read it for years. Finally I borrowed it from her about a year ago, and just read and finished it within the last week.





Let me just tell you, that it is a life changer! I think we tend to find books that are right for us, at the right time. Dr. Dyer puts it exactly how I understand it and opened me up to a completely new perspective on things. The chapter titles are as follows: 1. First Love, 2. You Don't Need Their Approval, 3. Breaking Free From The Past, 4. The Useless Emotions- Guilt and Worry, 5. Exploring the Unknown, 6. Breaking the Barrier of Convention.

I feel more knowledgeable, and certainly refreshed emotionally after reading this book. It is a very quick read full of nuggets of wisdom, and you can get it on Amazon used and new from about $2. I highly recommend it, and just wanted to share. It's one of those books that makes you think "Wow, if everyone read this book and adjusted their character flaws- it would be a perfect world!"