GO
PLACIDLY AMID THE NOISE AND HASTE AND REMEMBER WHAT PEACE THERE BE IN
SILENCE
As
far as possible 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 vexations to the spirit.
If
you compare yourself with others you may become vain and bitter, 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 avidity and
disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.
Take
kindly the counsel or the years, gracefully surrendering the things of
youth.
Nurture
strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But
do not distress yourself with imaginings.
Many
fears are born or 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
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
careful.
Strive
to be happy.
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