Andre Hartslief
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 vexatious 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 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 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.
By Max Ehrmann © 1927 Original text
I agree with you Andre, there’s the power of the tongue and the spoken.word.
i struggle with the path to quiet.
I say amen to that. I look for comfort in the Lord and I know He guides me through my days.
Great words there.
Acceptance for me is a sure way to attain peace.
Acceptance of what is is the most direct route to peace.???
If you can trust yourself when all around you, doubt you,
even still make allowance for their doubting you
If you can wait and not grow weary of waiting,
Or being lied about, but do not deal in lies,
Or being hated but don’t stoop to perdition,
Yet do not look too good, nor talk too wisely;
You are the daughter of the Most-high.
Tranquilpen© 2020
Very comforting words I needed to hear my friend.
I know, Carol, and I can’t suggest you embrace the feeling, because you already are doing it. See my message. 🙂
I am trying to avoid laud people.
Hello Florel, If you can’t avoid loud people, (sometimes you can’t) then I suggest, you must not allow your mind to be influenced by it. And how do you achieve that? don’t allow your mouth to talk about it, really, I am very serious about this. Just don’t discuss it. See Bible text about the “tongue” 🙂