This document contains the inspirational poem "Desiderata" by Max Ehrmann. The poem provides words of wisdom on living peacefully and harmoniously with others, avoiding aggression and comparisons, enjoying achievements while staying grounded, exercising caution but maintaining optimism, being true to oneself, nurturing strength of spirit, and finding peace within.

1. Inspirational series:
Desiderata (Max Ehrmann)
By Chrisange

2. Go placidly
amid the noise
and haste,

3. and remember what
peace there may be
in silence.

4. As far as
possible, without
surrender,

5. be on good terms
with all persons.

6. Speak your
truth quietly
and clearly;

7. and listen
to others,

8. even the
dull and
ignorant,

9. they too
have their
story.

10. Avoid loud
and aggressive
persons,

11. they are
vexations to
the spirit.

12. If you compare
yourself
with others,

13. you may become
vain and bitter;

14. for always there will
be persons greater
than yourself.

15. Enjoy your
achievements as
well as your plans.

16. Keep interested
in your own
career, however
humble;

17. it is a real possession
in the changing
fortunes of time.

18. Exercise caution
in your
business affairs,

19. for the world is
full of trickery.

20. But let this
not blind you
to what virtue
there is;

21. many persons
strive for
big ideals,

22. and everywhere
life is full
of heroism.

23. Be
Yourself.

24. Especially,
do not feign
affection.

25. Neither be
cynical
about love,

26. for in the face
of all aridity and
disenchantment

27. it is as
perennial
as the grass.

28. Take kindly
the counsel
of the years,

29. gracefully
surrendering
the things
of youth.

30. Nurture strength
of spirit to shield
you in sudden
misfortune.

31. But do not
distress
yourself with
imaginings.

32. Many fears
are born
of fatigue and
loneliness.

33. Beyond a
wholesome discipline,
be gentle with
yourself.

34. You are a child
of the universe,

35. no less than the
trees and the
stars;

36. you have a right
to be there.

37. And whether or not
to is clear to you,

38. no doubt the
universe is
unfolding as
it should.

39. Therefore
be at peace
with God,

40. whatever
you conceive
Him to be,

41. and whatever
your labors
and aspirations,

42. in the noisy
confusion of life,
keep peace
in your soul.

43. With all its
sham, drudgery
and broken
dreams,

44. it is still
a beautiful
world.

45. Be cheerful.
Strive to be
happy.