Desiderata – Is This One Of The Most Beautiful Poems Ever Written?

I had just came across this poem entitled 'Desiderata' (meaning desire in Latin) by Max Ehrmann and indeed it is one of the most beautiful poems ever written. It really resonates with me as it reminded me to always be kind, respectful, accepting and honest. As I'm going through a period of self-doubt and having problems accepting someone, this poem really calms me down and made me re-think what is important to me ....

Print it out on a nice paper and hang it somewhere you can see it each day, so every time you walk past it, or you’re faced with a difficult situation, take a moment to read it and absorb the message. Even if we all only practiced one or two lines from the poem, there would be a lot more love and tolerance in this world. Agree ?

Desiderata
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Go placidly amid the noise and the 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 to 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.

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 in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.