It's been an interesting couple of weeks in my world, and I am always striving to maintain my sence of "balance" and peace even as life takes its own twists and turns. So this morning by chance (or probably not, as things go) I came across one of my old favorite bits of prose as I was skimming a local magazine over my morning coffee.
It was originally published in a compilation of "devotional" writings by Rev. Frederick Kates, but it was later clarified to have been written by poet Max Ehrmann.
It's wonderful advice is timeless... The title "Desiderata" means "desired things" in Latin. I hope you will enjoy:
Photo by Lisa Orme, poetry by Max Ehrmann is noted by Wikipedia to be in the Public Domain
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Hi Lisa,
Thanks for sharing.
I love the part that says “speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others.”
Have a wonderful week!
Sep 07, 2011 04:54 PM
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT
Lisa, I have not seen or thought of this in a long time, but clearly one of my favorites, thank you!
Sep 08, 2011 12:34 AM
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
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Good morning, Lisa. Lifting you up in prayer, sweet one! ♥ ♥ ♥ from Riverside!
Sep 09, 2011 05:33 AM
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