Guest guest Posted June 30, 2000 Report Share Posted June 30, 2000 Thank you so much for these beautiful words of wisdom... - k.r.ranjeesh Ramakrishna Thursday, June 29, 2000 9:14 AM [ramakrishna] Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom *************** 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 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. 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 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 dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a healthy discipline, Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the tress 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 the gods, Whatever you conceive them to be,For they may all be shadows cast by the same Truth. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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