Desiderata - read by Anthony Jackson

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[OldGuy]

FINALLY found this excellent naration after so many renditions ruined with music.

[juxtapositioningfate]

"You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here."

[jessonvienes]

This was introduced to me when I was in college. Till now it is still my favorite. My philosophy in life. ❤️ Desiderata ❤️

[desswan]

Was given this in a small book version years ago.
I was up I the attic just now & came across it & sometimes things just reappear when you need it💛

[gloriaadrabal]

Desiderata has become my personal philosophy in life. Am now eighty and i could say..it worked for me..it really did.

[jannetteraptis]

Still holds true. After everything we've gone through & going through, we're still here. I'm grateful. Blessings. 💖😷🙃

[leilagayatripersaud]

This is absolutely beautiful - Definitely among of one of the best recitations I have heard of Desiderata.
This is my prayer before I go to sleep and when I wake up - it resonates in my head - and if I pay attention, I am a better person and can deal with more equanimity in life’s challenges and it’s rewards - thank you for posting this reading . 🙏❤️

[lightoutage]

Thank you, i was trying to find this as my mother loves this and used it to help me when i was upset about her having cancer

[jnurse]

Always an upliftment of Consciousness...in the era of COVID19. Blessup!
Ma'at

[margaretfell]

Mags, York. You are a child of the Universe, no less than the trees & the stars you have a right to be here. 🌈🦋

[scousefs]

I have just read that Tony died in 2006 and am quite shocked and saddened by it. We worked together at BBC Radio 4 on 'Citizens', 'The Sea Wolf' and quite a few other radio plays. He was a great friend, actor and mate and I always thought I would be seeing him again for a pint or three and a good ol' chat. Thanks very much for putting this up here.

[johnniejukebox]

Needed to hear those words of wisdom and insight..March.2020.

[DavidSmith-ibgk]

Wonderful execution of a timeless classic, still as relevant today as it was when it was written over 300 years ago....

[MG-hccx]

Words of Wisdom, awesome! Stay safe everyone.

[Fortyball]

*As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons

[salvepasiona]

Remain Faithful and be careful...be yourself...God will be with us always...

[johnnelomorata]

Be careful, strive to be happy.
AMEN

[chubbychubbs]

Anthony Jackson remembered as Sid James next door neighbour (Trevor) in Bless This House

[ariadne]

Aceasta este probabil cea mai frumoasă poezie scrisă vreodată.Poezia poate descrie ceva din interiorul tău, ceva ce nu știai că este acolo. Ea te poate transporta într-o lume despre care nu știai că există, deși nu știi de ce. Ea îți va umple sufletul cu exact ceea ce îți lipsea.
Numeroase gânduri au fost transformate în litere ... însă nimic nu se compara cu frumusețea complicată a poemului Desiderata de Max Ehrmann.
O poezie este mult mai mult decât rima și cuvinte înșirate, este un instrument puternic care îți poate schimba întreaga viață.
De fapt, poezia Desiderata a făcut fix acest lucru pentru foarte mulți oameni de la crearea sa în 1927.
Desiderata înseamna "Lucruri care sunt dorite", iar Ehrmann a spus că a scris aceasta poezie pentru el axându-se pe ceea ce avea nevoie să audă de la cineva.
Vă invit să o ascultați și să vă bucurați.




Desiderata
GO PLACIDLY amid the noise and the 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 to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.


Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or 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 in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.


By Max Ehrmann © 1927
Original text

[teacherjoedeveto]

Nobody will probably care nine years later, but there's an error in the penultimate line. It's "be cheerful", not "be careful".