DesiderataMax Ehrmann, Max Ehrman
Desiderata
by Max Ehrmann, Max Ehrman · first published 1977
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…cathartic ritual Wonderful! I'd love to hear about them. I also have a few go-to poems for those days I feel unbalanced. The two I've probably digested the most would be "If--" by Rudyard Kipling, and "Desiderata" by Max Ehrmann. They're not exactly hidden gems, and I've even seen them floated around HN from time to time, but man do they work. http://www.cs.columbia.edu/~gongsu/desiderata_textonly.html http://www.kipling.org.uk/poems_if.htm
on “Obsession” ↗This and 'Desiderata' by Max Ehrmann are pretty much the only poems you need to ever read.
on “If– By Rudyard Kipling” ↗…comfort but mental digestion and moving on emotionally; if necessary, seek professional counselling), exercising, and lots of outdoors (helped me put things in perspective). I also found the poem 'Desiderata' by Max Ehrmann to be a big help (to each their own.) I've put the lines that helped me the most below: "Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.…
on “Ask HN: Broke up with girlfriend, how to get on track with projects?” ↗This reminds me of the famous poem "Desiderata" by Max Ehrmann. Same sort of philosophy. http://www.fleurdelis.com/desiderata.htm "Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit." is a good method of keeping overly dramatic…
on “The Top Idea in Your Mind ” ↗writings that help me (to limited degrees): Desiderata by Max Ehrmann http://mwkworks.com/desiderata.html Marcus Aurelius: Meditations http://classics.mit.edu/Antoninus/meditations.1.one.html A couple of important thoughts: -You're not the first to go through…
on “A cry for help from a worrier? ” ↗Desiderata by Max Ehrmann: 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…
on “Ask HN: Who are your favorite poets?” ↗