Philosophy

" . . . I try to live with no regret. . . I practice more of  a spiritual walk, (if you will), that I humbly - and sometimes with great failure,  try to follow. "

"At one point in my life, I read the Desiderata.  This writing impacted my life for the better.  The Desiderata is the best way for me to share an outlook with readers.  If this writing can offer a calming perspective ~ than I think that's good.    I am blessed, and I feel great gratitude for the life I live.  I hope others feel gratitude as well."     ~ Randy Boni

DESIDERATA

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 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.  ~ * ~  Be not blind 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, love 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.  ~ * ~  Do not distress yourself with dark imaginings, as 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 stars; you have a right to be here.  ~ * ~  And whether or not it is clear to you,  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 a beautiful world.  ~ * ~  Be cheerful.  ~ * ~  Strive to be happy.    ~ Max Ehrmann, 1927

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