Magic Words – Ten

“Be yourself.  Especially do not feign affection.”

(Desiderata: Max Ehrmann)

Magic Words – Nine

 “Many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere the world is full of heroism.”

(Desiderata: Max Ehrmann)

Magic Words – Eight

“Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery.

But let this not blind you to what virtue there is.”

(Desiderata: Max Ehrmann)

Magic Words – Seven

“Keep interested in your own career, however humble:

it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.”

(Desiderata: Max Ehrmann)

Magic Words – Five

“If you compare yourself with others,

you may become vain or bitter, for always

there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.”

(Desiderata: Max Ehrmann)

Photo by George Hodan

Magic Words – Four

“Avoid loud and aggressive persons –

they are vexations to the spirit.”

(Desiderata: Max Ehrmann)