"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."
You know, you have me clinging to the edge of my desk. I do not want to get blown away! I hope the winds have at least blown the clothes dry. Whooooosh!
Hey, I've been out IN the 'storm'. You've put the very FEELING into this drawing, Ces! And....hang onto that tree, girl. It won't stop the war-- but it WILL allow you to observe how wars are run how they are lost and won and "Why? Why? WHY?" Keeping your stockings dry (as if that matters while blood splatters)....
Yup, I can also go where the wind blows ill or hide me over the next green hill.
Good Night! Thanks for letting us back in, Ces! Tsup!
When I lived on the coast in Alabama as a child, we use to have storms like this, with all the trees practically laying on the ground. I use to be so afraid of those storms but my grandparents would stand at the huge picture window and watch it with fascination. Thank you, I love remembering them like that. I really love the header image Ces. It is just beautiful.
You know, you have me clinging to the edge of my desk. I do not want to get blown away! I hope the winds have at least blown the clothes dry. Whooooosh!
ReplyDeleteHey, I've been out IN the 'storm'. You've put the very FEELING into this drawing, Ces!
ReplyDeleteAnd....hang onto that tree, girl. It won't stop the war--
but it WILL allow you to
observe how wars are run
how they are lost and won
and "Why? Why? WHY?"
Keeping your stockings dry
(as if that matters
while blood splatters)....
Yup, I can also go where the wind blows ill
or hide me over the next green hill.
Good Night!
Thanks for letting us back in, Ces!
Tsup!
Thats a good time to start tree hugging Ces...Is that the washing blowing away?!!!
ReplyDeleteWhen I lived on the coast in Alabama as a child, we use to have storms like this, with all the trees practically laying on the ground. I use to be so afraid of those storms but my grandparents would stand at the huge picture window and watch it with fascination. Thank you, I love remembering them like that. I really love the header image Ces. It is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Ces art with a hidden meaning...perhaps at your kiddos for not doing their laundry? :) xo
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