Magic Words – Sixteen
“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)
Tag Archives: Desiderata
Old Demdike: Thirty Nine
Magic Words – Fifteen
“Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.”
(Desiderata: Max Ehrmann)
Old Demdike: Thirty Eight
Magic Words – Fourteen
“Do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.”
(Desiderata: Max Ehrmann)
Old Demdike: Thirty Seven
Magic Words – Thirteen
“Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.”
(Desiderata: Max Ehrmann)
Picture by D. Martynov
Old Demdike: Thirty Six
Magic Words – Twelve
“Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.”
(Desiderata: Max Ehrmann)
Old Demdike: Thirty Five
Magic Words – Eleven
“Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity
and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.”
(Desiderata: Max Ehrmann)
Picture by Leonid Pasternak
Old Demdike: Thirty Four
Magic Words – Ten
“Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.”
(Desiderata: Max Ehrmann)
