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.

From Desiderata, Max Ehrmann, 1927.

My grandmother introduced me to this poem (read the full text at the link above) a few days ago, and I can’t stop thinking about it.

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3 Responses to Strive to be happy.

  1. Grandmother says:

    Thanks for getting it out there Jess. I keep reading the entire piece. It is what we should be..happy that you liked it so…Love you always..

  2. Lauren says:

    That made a shitty day a little better, thanks. xo
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  3. Caity says:

    I really love this poem. :)
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