inspirational words, poems or quotes

[happyone]

Hi,

we most have a signature under our posts of words or quotes that we like.
I came across abeautiful poem tonight that I have never read before and I thought it was truelly beautiful. I am not into poetry per say, but some just strike me at times. I wanted to share this one as it says many things that I believe so strongly.
Please others share any words, poetry or quotes that you find inspirational, comforting or just plain old nice!

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.
Max Ehrmann c.1920

I love it.
Happyone
xxx

[Quirky]

I first heard Desiderata many years back but haven't seen it for ages, it's lovely isn't it


Lisa x

[alexis]

There are two verses which go with me, one is "Footprints in the Sand" which was given to me as a child and meant very little at the time, and then again when my son was gravely ill, and spent many years fighting for good health, I later went on to do a cross stitch version of this

Footprints in the sand

One night a man had a dream

He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord.

Scenes from his life flashed across the sky
and he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
one belonging to him and the other to the Lord
When the last scene of his life had flashed before him,
he recalled that at the lowest and saddest times of his life
there was only one set of footprints.
Dismayed, he asked, "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you'd walk with me all the way.
I don't understand why, when I needed you most,
you would leave me."

The Lord replied, "My precious child.
I love you and I would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering
when you saw only one set of footprints...
That was when I carried you."

and the other being the above, I was given this at a young age and then again when I started with anxiety and depression.

I think we would all be greatful for someone to carry us on occassions.

[happyone]

Alexis, that is lovely.

I came across this when my dad first took ill and although I am not a religious person, it made me feel so so good. Like there was someone there caring.

Thank you for reminding me of it.

Happyone
xx

[alexis]

And thanks to Trac, I left it looking like a jumble sale!! Has so much more meaning again now its tidied up!

[happyone]

Wot about short things like

be yourself

forgive

trust in yourself

Happyone
xxx