Desiderata by Max Ehrmann

Greetings. This a rather well known poem. I hope you like it.DesiderataGo placidly amid the noise and haste,and remember what peace there may be in silence.As far as possible without surrenderbe on good terms with all persons.Speak your truth quietly and clearly;and listen to others,even the dull and ignorant;they too have thier story.Avoid loud and aggressive persons,they are vexations to the spirit.If you compare yourself with othersyou 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 posession 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 disenchantmentit is as perennial as the grass.Take kindly the counsel of 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 lonliness.Beyond a wholesome discipline,be gentle with yourself.You are a child of the universe,no less than the trees and stars;you have a right to be here.And whether or not it is clear to you,no doubt the universe is enfolding 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 sham, drudgery and broken dreams,it is still a beautiful world.Be cheerful.Strive to be happy.Max Ehrmann 1952

You need to be a member of Ashtar Command - Spiritual Community to add comments!

Join Ashtar Command - Spiritual Community

Email me when people reply –

Replies

  • No worries my dear. I was only trying to prove a point. Your rendition is quite alright but I would encourage you to read some of his other work. It's definitely worth it. Peace
  • Love it! Grew up reading on the back of my folks bathroom door! ;-)
  • With this poem being possibly the most parodied in history it leads me to the inevitable conclusion that Max Ehrmann was a genius and a visionary. Truly he had something to say beyond a mere poets' flowery discourse yes?
This reply was deleted.

Topics by Tags

Monthly Archives

Latest Activity

Edward posted a status
Base..attack..arrest..defense...............
3 hours ago
Edward left a comment on Comment Wall
"Thank you for the informations........have a nice weekend............."
3 hours ago
Ara replied to Ara's discussion The CIA is searching for alien genes in a million DNA database
"compatibility of the 'physical bodies' will mix dna, there are some who looks and walks like us, but not like us, that is what they are after. Our soul has nothing to do with it, some are walk among us without true soul essence. These beings appear…"
6 hours ago
Movella left a comment on Comment Wall
"You’re so welcome, Andro.🖤 Glad you’re feeling the shift.😉✨"
8 hours ago
Andromedaner Z left a comment on Comment Wall
"thank you Movella!"
8 hours ago
AlternateEarth posted a blog post
He's been flying at a low altitude over the same area for two weeks.
11 hours ago
Movella left a comment on Comment Wall
"Protagonists. 💚✨

As we continue to anchor into this active phase of our mission, I want to bring our collective focus today to the frequency of Archangel Raphael and the emerald ray.
Personally, my channel is clear and my frequency is locked in, so…"
16 hours ago
rev.joshua skirvin posted a blog post
Posted on 07/09/2026 by EraOfLight — Leave a reply Within us lies a Universal Yearning for Unity consciousness, a yearning to return to that from which we came. This all-pervasive yearning for unity constantly calls us towards our spiritual…
19 hours ago
More…