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#1 2010-03-29 08:16:16

Vevolis
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The Desiderata Poem

I thought i'd share this poem this morning, I heard one of my peers reciting it over the weekend. I could have sworn it was an eastern piece, it was actually written by a gentleman in Louisiana.

Desiderata

-- written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s --

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.

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#2 2010-03-29 09:27:14

Yungflutes
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Re: The Desiderata Poem

Thanks Scott!


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#3 2010-03-29 09:52:00

Rick Riekert
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Re: The Desiderata Poem

The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself.

- Oscar Wilde


Mastery does not lay in the mastery of technique, but in penetrating the heart of the music. However, he who has not mastered the technique will not penetrate the heart of the music.
~ Hisamatsu Fûyô

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#4 2010-03-29 10:14:15

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Re: The Desiderata Poem

It does seem Buddhist in some ways. It just shows there is a universal truth to things.


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#5 2010-03-29 10:50:47

Matt Lyon
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Re: The Desiderata Poem

purehappiness wrote:

It does seem Buddhist in some ways. It just shows there is a universal truth to things.

Unfortunately it is not universally accepted.

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#6 2010-03-29 15:09:29

Tairaku 太楽
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Re: The Desiderata Poem

Deteriorata


(You are a fluke of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
Deteriorata, Deteriorata)

Go placidly amidst the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof. Avoid quiet and passive persons, unless you are in need of sleep. Rotate your tires. Speak glowingly of those greater than yourself; and heed well their advice, even though they be turkeys. Know what to kiss - and when. Consider that two wrongs never make a right, but that three do. Wherever possible, put people on hold. Be comforted, that in the face of all irridity and disillusionment, and despite the changing fortunes of time, there is always a big future in computer maintenance.

(You are a fluke of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
Whether you can hear it or not,
The universe is laughing behind your back.)

Remember the Pueblo. Strive at all times to bend, fold, spindle, and mutilate. Know yourself. If you need help, call the FBI. Exercise caution in your daily affairs, especially with those persons closest to you... That lemon on your left, for instance. Be assured that a walk through the seas of most souls would scarcely get your feet wet. Fall not in love, therefore, it will stick to your face. Gracefully surrender the things of youth: the birds, clean air, tuna, Taiwan - and let not the sands of time get in your lunch. Hire people with hooks. For a good time, call 606-4311, ask for Ken. Take heart in the deepening gloom that your dog is finally getting enough cheese. And reflect that whatever misfortune may be your lot, it could only be worse in Milwaukee.

(You are a fluke of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
Whether you can hear it or not,
The universe is laughing behind your back.)

Therefore, make peace with your god, whatever you perceive him to be: hairy thunderer or cosmic muffin. With all its hopes, dreams, promises, and urban renewal, the world continues to deteriorate. GIVE UP!

(You are a fluke of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
Whether you can hear it or not,
The universe is laughing behind your back.)


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#7 2010-03-29 15:25:53

Moran from Planet X
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Re: The Desiderata Poem

Tairaku wrote:

Hire people with hooks. For a good time, call 606-4311, ask for Ken.

I'm printing out the whole thing and putting it on the wall of my cubicle (think "Office Space Meets Idiocracy")


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#8 2010-03-29 15:36:53

airin
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Re: The Desiderata Poem

Hilarious, Brian!  Thanks. Offered me a great laugh break during a rather routine day at the office.

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#9 2010-03-29 15:37:35

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Re: The Desiderata Poem

Tairaku wrote:

Deteriorata

Classic National Lampoon, 1972!

http://www.mujitsu.com/images/NationalL … iorata.mp3

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#10 2010-03-29 23:23:48

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Re: The Desiderata Poem

Just had to escape a coffee house outing where I accidentally sat next to a couple of girls planning their psychological warfare against the non-Christians and liberals.  One of their poor souls was headed for Boulder.

Last edited by madoherty (2010-03-29 23:26:15)

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#11 2010-03-30 01:21:43

Moran from Planet X
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Re: The Desiderata Poem

Tairaku wrote:

Avoid quiet and passive persons, unless you are in need of sleep. Rotate your tires.

Damn, I thought Brian wrote this at first. I forgot it was a National Lampooner. When you get old, everything becomes new again .

I read  "You are a fluke of the universe" as "You are a Fuké of the universe."

It's been a long day.


"I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass...and I am all out of bubblegum." —Rowdy Piper, They Live!

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#12 2010-03-30 06:35:38

Tairaku 太楽
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Re: The Desiderata Poem

Chris Moran wrote:

Tairaku wrote:

Avoid quiet and passive persons, unless you are in need of sleep. Rotate your tires.

Damn, I thought Brian wrote this at first. I forgot it was a National Lampooner. When you get old, everything becomes new again .

I read  "You are a fluke of the universe" as "You are a Fuké of the universe."

It's been a long day.

We are showing our age and national origin with this stuff!


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#13 2010-03-30 06:43:23

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Re: The Desiderata Poem

I can dig it.


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#14 2010-03-31 19:13:39

Moran from Planet X
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Re: The Desiderata Poem

Tairaku wrote:

Chris Moran wrote:

Tairaku wrote:

Avoid quiet and passive persons, unless you are in need of sleep. Rotate your tires.

Damn, I thought Brian wrote this at first. I forgot it was a National Lampooner. When you get old, everything becomes new again .

I read  "You are a fluke of the universe" as "You are a Fuké of the universe."

It's been a long day.

We are showing our age and national origin with this stuff!

I get the age comment. But national origin?


"I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass...and I am all out of bubblegum." —Rowdy Piper, They Live!

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#15 2010-03-31 23:01:45

Tairaku 太楽
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Re: The Desiderata Poem

Chris Moran wrote:

I get the age comment. But national origin?

National Lampoon was an American rag. Do any of our internationals know about it?


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#16 2010-03-31 23:49:18

Moran from Planet X
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Re: The Desiderata Poem

Tairaku wrote:

Chris Moran wrote:

I get the age comment. But national origin?

National Lampoon was an American rag. Do any of our internationals know about it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3FnpaWQJO0


"I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass...and I am all out of bubblegum." —Rowdy Piper, They Live!

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#17 2010-04-01 02:31:48

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Re: The Desiderata Poem

GOOD un, X  smile


Zen is not easy.
It takes effort to attain nothingness.
And then what do you have?
Bupkes.

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