This poem, Desiderata, written in 1927 by the American writer Max Ehrman, has been a guiding light for many. It was discovered in an old St. Paul’s Church in Baltimore and has since resonated deeply with readers around the world. I keep it on the wall of my podcast set to remind me of what truly matters and to guide me through tough times. Let’s take a moment to reflect on its profound messages.
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 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 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 your 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 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 with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
Found in Old Saint Paul’s Church – Baltimore
Desiderata concludes with a powerful reminder: “With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.” Life, despite its imperfections, is inherently beautiful. Striving for happiness and maintaining a cheerful disposition can help us navigate life’s challenges with grace and resilience.
Whenever I feel down or conflicted, I return to this poem for comfort and guidance. It helps realign my mindset and reinforces my resolve to continue my journey. I hope this reading has lifted your spirits and provided you with some solace. Remember, the universe is unfolding as it should, and our journey is here to teach us valuable lessons.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders Fields.
Kwekwecwelsten (Mohawk) or Kwekwecwiye (Oneida) – Good morning
A Sioux Indian chief wished to marry the beautiful daughter of an Assiniboine chief. The Assiniboine, however, gave his daughter's hand to a Cree chief with whom she was in love because the Cree offered a rare snow-white horse as a gift. The angry Sioux pursued the Cree and his bride whose father had returned the horse to help them escape. The Sioux killed them both but the horse escaped. For years it was seen roaming the surrounding plain and in memory of the young lovers this part of Manitoba became known as White Horse Plains
You are worthy of this love. You were born worthy, and nothing you've done—or not done—can take that away. Your perspective is valid for you. Your feelings about what is good or not for you are true for you. You need not defend, explain, or justify yourself to anyone. You need not give attention to people who can't treat you well. You need not remain in situations that don't enliven you.
Each Day we are given the gift to create memories that will be cherished for a lifetime.
If You Come Across A Angel.....
Every Day, In The World Around Us,
Real Life Angels Are Doing The Things They Do...
Bringing More Smiles To The World Around Them...
Real Life Angels Build Bridges In Stead Of Walls...
They Don't Play Hide & Seek With The Truth...
They Do What Ever They Can To Help You...
Real Life Angels Understand Difficulties & Always Give The Benefit Of the Doubt...
They Don't Hold Others Up To Their Standards They Can't Live By Themselves...
Real Life Angels Are What *Inner Beauty* Is All About...
Real Life Angels Don't Hold Things Against You;
The Only Thing They Hold...Is You...
They Take Your Hand In Theirs When You Could Use A Little Reassurance...
They Walk Beside You When You Could Do With A Little Guidance & Direction In Your Life...
They Support You In All Yours Attempts To Do What Is Right...
Real Life Angels Multiply Your Smiles & Add To Your Integerity...
They Make You Feel Like, "Hey,
I Really Am Somebody Who Matters," Then They Quietly Prove To You How Beautiful & True That Feeling Really Is...
If You Come Across A Angel Like This ,You Are One Of The Luckiest People Of All...
If Some One In Your Life Is Wonderfully Like A Angel To You,
It's Important To Let Them Know,
It's The Nicest Compliment You Can Ever Give...
In All The Days Of Your Life & In All The Years That You Live....
Thank You For Being Mine...
Brightest Blessings, Carol Anne...
Keep A Song In Your Heart
Song of your Heart , You are becoming the song of your heart, how beautiful it is, as the flower blossoms forth. Feel the earth in your toes, oh my child you'll never know what tomorrow brings, so sing, sing, sing! Rise before the morning light Let your soul take its flight God is with you listening So sing, sing sing Hand in hand we shall go Through the grassy hills of gold See the hawk circling We sing, sing, sing You are becoming The song of your heart How beautiful it is As the flower blossoms forth
Stay safe ..
Light and Love.
Blessings Carol Anne..
When you're in a scary place and you're afraid you might fall, don't look down....
The Symbolism Behind the Dreamcatcher The dreamcatcher is composed of several distinct elements, each imbued with its own significance: Hoop: The circular frame represents the circle of life, the universe, and the interconnectedness of all beings. Web: The woven net symbolizes the ability to capture dreams and filter out negativity, allowing only good thoughts to reach the dreamer. Feathers: Feathers are often attached to the dreamcatcher, representing air and the spirit. They serve as a connection to the Creator and the aspiration for higher wisdom. Beads: Beads may be included in the design and are often thought to represent the good dreams that are caught and held within the web. Each component of the dreamcatcher plays a role in its overall purpose, emphasizing the importance of balance and harmony in life.
There is not a moment in your life when you are without purpose—for your primary purpose on Earth is to seek, see, and find ways to express love.
The Story of Life
Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be (possibly your roommate, neighbor, coworker, long lost friend, lover, or even a complete stranger) but when you lock eyes with them, you know at that very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way.
And sometimes things happen to you that may seem horrible, painful, and unfair at first, but in reflection you find that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, willpower, or heart.
Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness, and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, whatever they may be, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere. It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless.
The people you meet who affect your life, and the success and downfalls you experience help to create who you become. Even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones. If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them, for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious when you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because in a way, they are teaching you to love and how to open your heart and eyes to things.
Make every day count!!! Appreciate every moment and take from those moments everything that you possibly can for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people that you have never talked to before, and actually listen. Let yourself fall in love, break free, and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don’t believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe in you. You can make of your life anything you wish. Create your own life then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.
Love and Blessings Friend
If you care about somebody, you should want them to be happy. Even if you wind up being left out.” Thank you for your friendship Hugs
There is not a moment in your life when you are without purpose—for your primary purpose on Earth is to seek, see, and find ways to express love.
The Story of Life
Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be (possibly your roommate, neighbor, coworker, long lost friend, lover, or even a complete stranger) but when you lock eyes with them, you know at that very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way.
And sometimes things happen to you that may seem horrible, painful, and unfair at first, but in reflection you find that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, willpower, or heart.
Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness, and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, whatever they may be, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere. It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless.
The people you meet who affect your life, and the success and downfalls you experience help to create who you become. Even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones. If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them, for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious when you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because in a way, they are teaching you to love and how to open your heart and eyes to things.
Make every day count!!! Appreciate every moment and take from those moments everything that you possibly can for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people that you have never talked to before, and actually listen. Let yourself fall in love, break free, and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don’t believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe in you. You can make of your life anything you wish. Create your own life then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.
Love and Blessings Friend
If you care about somebody, you should want them to be happy. Even if you wind up being left out.” Thank you for your friendship Hugs
motions, when the best your hope can do is water the plants and feed the animals, when the best by our love can do is refrain from hurting others, please know that Creator is not disappointed in you . Your faith , your hope, your love, these will grow in time, but for now , what you have is enough. Creator knows your struggle , and he cares for you deeply.
Story of Rebecca: One dark and stormy night, Rebecca was driving home from work, struggling to see through the torrential rain. The storm was so severe that she could barely make out the road ahead. Suddenly, her car hit a patch of water and began to hydroplane, spinning out of control. Just as she thought she was going to crash, a warm, calming presence enveloped her, and she heard a gentle voice say, “You’re safe, just let go.” Trusting the voice, Rebecca took her hands off the steering wheel, and miraculously, the car came to a stop without hitting anything.
Later, Rebecca realized that the voice she heard and the presence she felt could only have been her guardian angel. The encounter left her feeling deeply comforted and protected, knowing that she was never truly alone, even in the most frightening moments.
Takeaway: This story highlights how angels can intervene in moments of danger, providing guidance and protection when we need it most. It serves as a reminder to trust in the unseen forces that watch over us, especially in times of crisis.
This story reminds of the time that I was in a car accident upon impact as I was in the passengers side as we were turning off the highway the driver thought they could beat the on coming traffic. NOT! The oncoming red car could not stop on the curve and the side I was on was crushed in. At that moment of impact I could feel the impact but in seconds the feeling i got was like someone out side the car taking away the impact of the impact of the crash the paramedic said that I should have be killed and even the second car in the lineup coming towards there is no chance for the passenger to walk away, but I did .I have had a few encounters before that as well and after. So I am so Blessed!
So I repeat ....
Takeaway: This story highlights how angels can intervene in moments of danger, providing guidance and protection when we need it most. It serves as a reminder to trust in the unseen forces that watch over us, especially in times of crisis.
May Angels surround you and protect you my friend ."So, yes, I believe in angels, absolutely, do"
“How was it possible, I asked myself, to walk for an hour through the woods and see nothing worthy of note? I who cannot see find hundreds of things to interest me through mere touch. I feel the delicate symmetry of a leaf. I pass my hands lovingly about the smooth skin of a silver birch, or the rough, shaggy bark of a pine. In spring I touch the branches of trees hopefully in search of a bud, the first sign of awakening Nature after her winter’s sleep. I feel the delightful, velvety texture of a flower, and discover its remarkable convolutions; and something of the miracle of Nature is revealed to me. Occasionally, if I am very fortunate, I place my hand gently on a small tree and feel the happy quiver of a bird in full song. I am delighted to have the cool waters of a brook rush through my open fingers. To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug. To me the pageant of seasons is a thrilling and unending drama, the action of which streams through my finger tips. At times my heart cries out with longing to see all these things. If I can get so much pleasure from mere touch, how much more beauty must be revealed by sight. Yet, those who have eyes apparently see little. The panorama of color and action which fills the world is taken for granted. It is human, perhaps, to appreciate little that which we have and to long for that which we have not, but it is a great pity that in the world of light the gift of sight is used only as a mere convenience rather than as a means of adding fullness to life.” — Helen Keller, Three Days to See
One evening I was going back from a supermarket. As I have approached my car, I noticed that some person came and stood beside me. He was the one that could be considered as a bum. It seemed that he had no car, no home and no job. I expected that he will ask me for money, but he did not do that, he only said: „Your car is very nice“.
After several moments of silence I have replied: „Thanks“, and then the inner voice told me: „Ask him if he needs help“. After a short hesitation I have asked him, if he needs any help. His respond was astonishing, I will never forget those simple three words that I heard from him: „Don‘t we all?”
It was a true discovery to me. I needed help. Although I had money and a place to sleep, but I recognized that I needed help too. Then I have opened my wallet and gave him enough money to get a meal and some shelter for a day.
Suddenly I understood that no matter how much money, achievements, luxury things do we have, we all need help. And on the other hand, no matter how poor you are, how many material problems you have, you still might offer your help to others, you still might be giving. Even it‘s just a nice word, you can give that and it can be priceless to other person.
Maybe that man was just a homeless stranger, but to me he was more than that. Maybe he was sent by the Highest Loving Power personally to me, to open my eyes, to show me that there is one thing, among all other values and achievements, which is very important and irreplaceable for each and every person. Actually, it is a true gift and it is called Giving.
