To give you a chuckle...
20 years or so ago, maybe when answering machines were new to us, my boss asked me to get a certain person on the phone for him. He also said if I got the machine, to leave him a message. I had to wait for him to finish reading Desiderata. Yes, the whole entire thing. I was on a short time budget that day and I bet my bloodpressure was through the roof by the last line. STRIVE TO BE HAPPY... I thought, yeah, well I'll give YOU happy right in the kisser. At any other time, I would have enjoyed reading it myself because there's a great message here. That day was just not the day. Oh, and did I mention that he had some classical music playing in the background? When we finally got our answering machine, our message was this... "Leave your name and number and we'll get back to you." (Still have the same message on my cell phone) Have a Blessed Day could affects people the same way, I guess. PS: don't read the whole thing...I won't be offended.
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and the 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 or 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 not this 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 as 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 dark 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.
20 years or so ago, maybe when answering machines were new to us, my boss asked me to get a certain person on the phone for him. He also said if I got the machine, to leave him a message. I had to wait for him to finish reading Desiderata. Yes, the whole entire thing. I was on a short time budget that day and I bet my bloodpressure was through the roof by the last line. STRIVE TO BE HAPPY... I thought, yeah, well I'll give YOU happy right in the kisser. At any other time, I would have enjoyed reading it myself because there's a great message here. That day was just not the day. Oh, and did I mention that he had some classical music playing in the background? When we finally got our answering machine, our message was this... "Leave your name and number and we'll get back to you." (Still have the same message on my cell phone) Have a Blessed Day could affects people the same way, I guess. PS: don't read the whole thing...I won't be offended.
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and the 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 or 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 not this 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 as 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 dark 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.
