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| 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. |
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Resolutions VS. Goals I've found it's easiest to stick with any New Year's changes by thinking of them as goals and new habits rather than making the more traditional "resolutions" about general areas of my life. I also find that the more specific I can be about what I'm going to do, the better. An Iron Will "It is impossible," says Sharman, "to look into the conditions under which the battle of life is being fought, without perceiving how much really depends upon the extent to which the will-power is cultivated, strengthened, and made operative in right directions." Young people need to go into training for it. We live in an age of athletic meets. Those who are determined to have athletic will-power must take for it the kind of exercise they need. Strivings Within.. A perennial favorite for 75 years now. How to Succeed Without Setting Goals. In my whole entire life I have never achieved any goal set for me -- or by me. The only way I have ever achieved anything was by ignoring any goals and denouncing any positive mental attitudes thrust upon me. A message for Garcia is one of the best and certainly the longest enduring and most published essays of all time. It saw the light of day in 1899 and has been reprinted in every written language on earth. The Christmas Spirit, by Tina Miller. "They say that God works in mysterious ways. I, for one, am a true believer of this. Sometimes His tests of endurance leave us feeling as if we may not make it through. But, like Helen Keller once said, “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it”. Last year My family had a pretty hard year, but nothing compared to what would happen just three days before Christmas, 2003..." The Hand, by Steve Goodier. Traditionally for Thanksgiving, but all the more appropriate for any time of year. The voice of Compassion speaks because when we know the difference, we can make a difference. What is man that thou art mindful of him? Do the tides pause to salute an immortal soul when death brushes us by? Sweet and Sour by Anne Clemmons. Which is stronger, the practical future, or the one we dream about? Mama's almost gone now. We don't always run from Death. Fact is, Mama's chewed on his lip so many times Death looks about as mean as a St. Bernard on a mission. Nailing Mr. Big Buck, the trophy of the woods. The Cowboy from Ireland, by Maggie Wood. There are MORE Hand-Picked Essays Money * Family * Helpful * Social * War * Personal * Politics We want MORE Essays. The writing inside the essays accepted here must be of superior quality. The topics must be either timely or enduring in nature. If you can pass that hurdle, your tightly written essays with strong values will be published here free of charge. A link back to your home page, or to your email address will be provided inside your byline, IF you want it. Click HERE to make your submission. |
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