Good morning all!! A quote for daily reading. =0)
jkleman79
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Good morning/evening everyone! Hope everyone has had a fulfilling day or is beginning a day full of successes and humility. No matter how successful you are and how many goals and dreams you have achieved there is one trait that you should never lose and that is humility. Never forget where you started and where you came from. I am happy to say that I have not seen much of this on here. Those who have succeeded with their weightloss avoiding talking to those just beginning. Always remember you are on here also for the same reason regardless if you have less to lose or are already successful. So today I challenge you to give out just a little bit more encouragement to those that need it. Lets all be one big team here that is gonna WIN! Lets keep this post going today...I ask my friends to bump this post so all can see! Lets encourage our team to WIN WIN WIN!!! GO GET EM!
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 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.
Max Ehrmann
P.S To all new people these posts can be searched under this heading. Thanks!
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 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.
Max Ehrmann
P.S To all new people these posts can be searched under this heading. Thanks!
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This is awesome. Thanks for the encouragement!! Bump Bump!!0
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ah... I'd not thought about desiderata in a while. Thank you.0
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Wow I LOVE this thank you!0
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Good morning! Thank you for posting one of my favorite quotes today. I had forgotten how powerful the message is.
Glad to see you are a fellow North Carolinian. I agree with you; for some, losing 5 pounds is just as or more difficult that losing 50. We all need to support one another.
Best wishes for a productive and fulfilling day!
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Thank you everyone on here so far!! Lets keep the encouragement going. Challenge ourselves to encourage others today and share kind words and a smile with someone. This will in turn help you achieve happiness. Keep up the great work team! =0) Cheers!!0
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Love your posts! You are so kind and thoughtful to take the time to leave these uplifting messages for us. Thank you! :flowerforyou:0
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Love it!!!0
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BUMP :flowerforyou:0
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so inspirational. thank you for being THE VOICE!0
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LOVE it... and may I borrow this? I love positive, encouraging words of wisdom and scriptures, motivations quotes..
WIN! WIN! WIN!
Thanks for sharing and a message that WE all need.
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LOVE it... and may I borrow this? I love positive, encouraging words of wisdom and scriptures, motivations quotes..
WIN! WIN! WIN!
Thanks for sharing and a message that WE all need.
Blessings
Yes Yes please share this!! That is all I ask of everyone on here. I already did the leg work to find the words all I ask from everyone on here is to pass them along to someone else that needs them.0 -
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