Adaptation From Desiderata

This poem was written by Max Ehrmann (1872–1945) and has been added to by an anonymous writer. These words mark the beginning of the age of enlightenment as deemed by the Mayan Calendar ending today December 21st 2012. In business and in life, follow these words and no matter how much or how little money you have you will find your personal enlightenment. 

After all, we can make all the money in the world but in the end of our days here on this beautiful Earth we will ask ourselves "what was it really all about". Keep striving but always follow these words. Copy them, paste them somewhere you can see them daily. 

Tomorrow morning with a sunrise at 7:49am (EST) means that today (the longest night) will be behind us and we move into longer and longer days until the Summer Solstice when we embrace the longest day of the year. 

Adaptation From Desiderata

(Desiderata - latin meaning Something that is needed or wanted. Desired things.)

Go placidly amidst 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 vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or 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.

Find somebody to love, love what you do and always be excited about your future. When you find love give nothing but love, yet demand nothing in return.

Be a true friend, as being a friend is a gift you give to yourself.

Take kindly to the passing of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth, but never you health.

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.

Spend your time wisely and only in the company of those that matter, as time is the only true currency you have.

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 labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its shams, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. 

Be cheerful, be happy. 

Happy Solstice and cheers to the rebirth of the sun (and sunlight).