DESIDERATA by Max Ehrmann

[yokam]

A very nice poem. I read this often along with "Purpose Driven Life". :mrgreen:

[sirius]

what do you mean by desiderata?

[xyberblue]

Naa diri ang article sa wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desiderata

[yokam]

what do you mean by desiderata?

Follow the link above. Desiderata is the plural of desideratum, in Latin, which means "desired things". It's a guide to a contented and a happy life.

[srelevart]

loved this one, but somehow its points has a way of slipping out of my head as i move along..

[thadzonline]

loved this one, but somehow its points has a way of slipping out of my head as i move along..

perhaps it would be a good idea to frame it and post it in your bedroom wall...that way, your day can start with your morning prayers and your attention caught by the poem on the wall

[yokam]

and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

My favorite lines.

[sirius]

ei thanks guys

[Serene]

One of my favorite poems. I have this on my blog.

[shobe888]

great poem!