Desiderata 22

22. Strive to be happy.



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-Max Ehrmann

Desiderata 21

Be cheerful.



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Desiderata 20

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,

it is still a beautiful world.











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Desiderata 19

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.



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Desiderata 18

18. And whether or not it is clear to you,

no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.





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Desiderata 17

You are a child of the universe,

no less than the trees and the stars;

you have a right to be here.





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Desiderata 16

Beyond a wholesome discipline,

be gentle with yourself.



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Desiderata 15

Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.



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Desiderata 14

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.

But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.









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Edited:

Desiderata 13

Take kindly the counsel of the years,

gracefully surrendering the things of youth.



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Desiderata 12

Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment

it is as perennial as the grass.





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Desiderata 11

Especially, do not feign affection.



Not a chance!

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Desiderata 10

10. Be yourself.

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Desiderata 9

But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;

many persons strive for high ideals;

and everywhere life is full of heroism.

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Desiderata 8

Exercise caution in your business affairs;

for the world is full of trickery.

I don't do any business with people who call me up on the telephone to sell me insurance, double glazing or to tell me that my bank account has been compromised or my computer has been hacked. I really do wish they would go away.

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Desiderata 7

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;

it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

My working career is now over but ...

I'm still making our daily bread!

and my desk retired with me.

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Desiderata 6

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

I know what my achievements are the best being family and here are some future plans of the crochet kind:-

*start another use up stash blanket

* think up colours for a New Year blanket (think frosty, cold, grey and miserable with a hint of green muted cool colours of the weather and countryside).

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Desiderata 5

If you compare yourself with others,

you may become vain or bitter;

for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

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PS Janipi - I raised my glass to help you celebrate yesterday. I couldn't comment as the Google + box wouldn't let me unless I joined Google + which I don't want to do. Live, laugh and love - here's to you.

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Desiderata 4

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,

they are vexations to the spirit.

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Desiderata 3

Speak your truth quietly and clearly;

and listen to others,

even the dull and the ignorant;

they too have their story.

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