Big John Posted 10 August, 2010 Share Posted 10 August, 2010 Maybe we could all do with reading this and taking some of it on board. desiderata - by max ehrmann 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 to the dull and the 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; 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 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 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. Feel free to move this but I thought some may not be familiar with this brilliant work and might benefit from it. Not that I myself am perfect of course, but I am as near to it as you are likely to come across in this World. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor_Saint Posted 10 August, 2010 Share Posted 10 August, 2010 (edited) In lieu of recent events, comment removed Edited 12 August, 2010 by Tractor_Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 10 August, 2010 Share Posted 10 August, 2010 That's really nice actually, is that from one of those old Arena posters? Whatever, it would be nice to think that we could take even a small bit of that on board and maybe become a better person, if not poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 10 August, 2010 Share Posted 10 August, 2010 "Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit." That's St Mary's out then, first half excepted of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sad saints fan Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Been a long time since I read ,or even thought about,that. To long probably.thank you Big John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976_Child Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 It's post-midnight - too many words and letters - surely admin will lock no. admin should not lock. We pay our money for this service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerBadger Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 "Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit." That's St Mary's out then, first half excepted of course. As well as certain posters and threads - no names no pack drill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 That's really nice actually, is that from one of those old Arena posters? Whatever, it would be nice to think that we could take even a small bit of that on board and maybe become a better person, if not poster. Actually ...I think it originated around 1650-something and was discovered in an old church in the " American Colonies " a long time before that... fellow George Washington ...started the idea of a Constitution for the rebellious settlers. I think I like this better.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 it's a bit gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 I think you'll find that's an urban myth. It's much more recent. Still makes good reading though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Thought this was going to be about a possible new signing! though I must admit I have never heard of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 "Money don't make my world go round, I'm reaching out to a higher ground." Des'ree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 "Money don't make my world go round, I'm reaching out to a higher ground." Des'ree prefer this, these lyrics are the work of a genius.. Ooh, I get the shivers I don't want to see a ghost, It's a sight that I fear most I'd rather have a piece of toast And watch the evening news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 max ehrmann??? Sounds like Baz Lurrhman - that Sunscreen lyric. Well-good advice, like, man, innit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 I think you'll find that's an urban myth. It's much more recent. Still makes good reading though. 1927 apparently. There's a poster if you like: http://www.zazzle.co.uk/desiderata_poster-228846596101556705 If you like this sort of think, you might like also to consider: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do_not_stand_at_my_grave_and_weep (I have others) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tac-tics Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 Big John? More like 'Big Gay Owl' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 11 August, 2010 Share Posted 11 August, 2010 'Owl'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted 12 August, 2010 Author Share Posted 12 August, 2010 Big John? More like 'Big Gay Owl' Many a true word and all that... No offence taken Tac-Tics, I'm not an owl though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tac-tics Posted 12 August, 2010 Share Posted 12 August, 2010 twit twooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martel Posted 12 August, 2010 Share Posted 12 August, 2010 Maybe we could all do with reading this and taking some of it on board. desiderata - by max ehrmann 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 to the dull and the 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; 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 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 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. Feel free to move this but I thought some may not be familiar with this brilliant work and might benefit from it. Not that I myself am perfect of course, but I am as near to it as you are likely to come across in this World. I for one have never read this before, so thanks Big John for posting it, as it does put things in perspective when read, I will copy this, frame it and put it up on my office wall as a constant reminder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 12 August, 2010 Share Posted 12 August, 2010 Wow, never read that before. Loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted 12 August, 2010 Author Share Posted 12 August, 2010 I have a copy on my toilet wall, opposite, good for when i forget to take a book in with me. I find that there's a line for every situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 12 August, 2010 Share Posted 12 August, 2010 Oh, and thank you! Might have to make a new desktop wallpaper now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Found it. Been trying to remember the name of this for ages. Good innit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Found it. Been trying to remember the name of this for ages. Good innit.. Sweet First line is pretty appropriate to a certain part of East Hants Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefunkygibbons Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 For years, we had it as a poster on the back of the toilet wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Maybe we could all do with reading this and taking some of it on board. desiderata - by max ehrmann 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 to the dull and the 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; 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 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 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. Feel free to move this but I thought some may not be familiar with this brilliant work and might benefit from it. Not that I myself am perfect of course, but I am as near to it as you are likely to come across in this World. Definitiely something to strive towards, rather than something entirely attainable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazlo78 Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paris Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Thanks i like that i'm going to copy it .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 so ... why has this thread from 18 months ago been reactivated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 That's really nice actually, is that from one of those old Arena posters? Whatever, it would be nice to think that we could take even a small bit of that on board and maybe become a better person, if not poster. I had that as a poster on my wall in the 1960's. As memory serves it was written in a church in the American Colonies dated 1625 (or thereabouts ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 there was a disc of this in about err 1972, my last year at Taunton's. F*cking drove us crazy...Alchemists dream,turning crap into money...shedloads of it.Must have been right up there at the toppish levels of the pop charts.I'm sure you could get a UTube of it if you dug around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 there was a disc of this in about err 1972, my last year at Taunton's. F*cking drove us crazy...Alchemists dream,turning crap into money...shedloads of it.Must have been right up there at the toppish levels of the pop charts.I'm sure you could get a UTube of it if you dug around. Someone mentioned it on FB Les Crane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 ROFL Mr Spock! [video=youtube;FHu6DW-L7EM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHu6DW-L7EM&feature=player_detailpage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Grute Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 Like this a lot- thanks Big John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 14 March, 2012 Share Posted 14 March, 2012 I had that as a poster on my wall in the 1960's. As memory serves it was written in a church in the American Colonies dated 1625 (or thereabouts ). I had that as a poster on my wall in the 1960's. As memory serves it was written in a church in the American Colonies dated 1625 (or thereabouts ). Written about 1920, copyrighted 1927 Max Ehrmann http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desiderata How about this version? http://www.joke-archives.com/poetry/deteriorata.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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