Guest guest Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 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 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. Julie--- On Tue, 10/7/08, Elektra Fire <elektra.fire wrote: Elektra Fire <elektra.fireRe: Re: something i'd really like an opinion on Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 11:35 PM A good place to start also is to stop putting things in to the good or the bad, this generates suffering.All things are really nuetral and as humans we identify labels of good and bad to situations which leads us to fear and anxiety or joy and hope.There is a Rumi saying (If i can get it right) "There is a field beyond good and bad, I'll meet you there".Non judgement is a state of being where we no longer worry about things as we realise that all is perfect, the good the bad and the ugly.All is one.So, just be the best you can in the moment and know that all is perfect.love elektra x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 That was lovely JewelsHUGS e x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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