To: COB1; anniegetyourgun; HiJinx; TheBigB; Aquamarine; JustAmy; lodwick
STRIVE TO BE HAPPY
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 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;
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 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 with your soul.
With all its shams, drudgery,
and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
363 posted on
07/05/2002 10:51:08 AM PDT by
whoever
To: whoever; All
Hi, who!!
Been too long, old friend.
If there's anyone who is dying to get some more practice downloading these videos, here's the one that I couldn't get uploaded in time for July 4th.
This should have been Number III:
Battle Hymn of the Republic
368 posted on
07/05/2002 11:00:41 AM PDT by
COB1
To: whoever; COB1; Mama_Bear; Billie; AFF
With all its shams, drudgery,
and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Afternoon everyone.
Thanks Who! for the good words. We can have a tremendous day or no - it's our choice. Hoping everyone chooses tremendous. JL
412 posted on
07/05/2002 12:26:10 PM PDT by
lodwick
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