“Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.”

Desiderata (Max Ehrmann)

“And whatever your labors or aspirations,

in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.”

Desiderata (Max Ehrmann)

“Therefore be at peace with God,

whatever you conceive Him to be.”

Desiderata (Max Ehrmann)

“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.”

Desiderata (Max Ehrmann)

“Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.”

Desiderata (Max Ehrmann)

Photo: Vera Kratochvil

“Do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.

Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.”

Desiderata (Max Ehrmann)

Photo: George Hodan