Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons for they are vexations to the spirit.
Do not compare yourself with others for you will become vain or bitter, for always there will be lesser and greater 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 do not let this blind you to what virtue there is.
Many people 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 perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the council 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 imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness, 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 no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore, be at peace with god, whatever you conceive him to be and whatever your aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul.
For all its sham drugery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
Be careful, strive to be happy.
Desiderata (Latin: "desired things") is a 1927 prose poem by American writer Max Ehrmann (1872–1945). Largely unknown in the author's lifetime, the text became widely known after its use in a devotional, after subsequently being found at Adlai Stevenson's deathbed in 1965, and after spoken-word recordings in 1971 and 1972.
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ReplyDelete"Deteriorata" - National Lampoon
You are a fluke of the universe. You have no right to be here.
Deteriorata. Deteriorata.
Go placidly amid 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 aridity and disillusionment,
and despite the changing fortunes of time,
There is always a big future in computer maintenance.
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 ocean 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: 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 bedeepening gloom
That your dog is finally getting enough cheese.
And reflect that whatever fortune 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.
And 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!
Not being a cynical person, I like version one more. Of course it is all high aspirations and good virtues and poetic language, all of which begs to be mocked. However, wisdom dwells in many containers, and for all of its formality, I AM inspired and reminded of my highest hopes and best efforts and deepest connections. Again, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI have something I desire: the date that the Higher Learning Commission will release the results of the campus visit to Parkland last October. Dr. Kris Young told faculty and staff that the report had been delayed until "sometime" in January, yet January has come and gone and no one in administration has informed the college of any delays, much less the anticipated release date of the report. Please stop keeping us in the dark and start communicating more.
ReplyDeleteOur Accreditation Report is "tentatively scheduled" to be reviewed by HLC's Institutional Action Council (IAC) on February 25th. Upon IAC's review/approval, they will contact us within a week or thereabouts.
ReplyDeleteI assume we'll find out the week of March 4-8th.
They are instructed to use the word "tentatively" in the event an IAC review date is moved and we are instructed not to share details before official approval.
I hope this answers your question. Additionally, my desk phone number is 351-2231, my cell phone is (217) 260-7858 and my email address is ramage@parkland.edu. I make it a point to be available and respond to questions.