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how do you make world simpler?
| Mon, 03-22-2004 - 8:12pm |
how do you make the world simpler?
everywhere i turn - there are so many complications & pitfalls- potential dangerous situations.
job front, taxes, business issues, bought a new door knob & keys don't work for it....
seems like it's really not me- but that the world is too tricky.
i live for simplicity. don't take on social/civic things b/c i'm trying to simplify.
life is still so complicated. why?? what can i do???
thanks!

Katrina
Hi Kat!
Welcome to the board!
I dont think we CAN make the world simpliar but we can make our lives simpliar.. or at least how we look at it .
I use this mantra to help me maybe its a start for you too.
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be on 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 agressive 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 that not bind you to what virtue there is;
many person 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.
Nuture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome disipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a Child of the universe,
no less then the trees and the stars;
and you have a right to be here.
And whether or not is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you concieve him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in all 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 Careful. Strive to be happy.
*hugs