permaculture

[Martin Naylor <martinwnaylor@yahoo.com.au>]

Haven't heard this for a long time, absolutley nothing to do with 
permaculture but it sounds great
   Desiderata
  
> Go placidly amid the noise and 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 the dull and 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 and 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 you 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 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 with your soul. 
> With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, 
> it is still a beautiful world. 
> Be cheerful. 
> Strive to be happy. 

  Martin


   
   
   
     
  
 



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