Desiderata

by Celestial Images

Canvas Print

$49

Framed Print

$76

Art Print

$24

Poster

$24

Metal Print

$73

Acrylic Print

$81

Wood Print

$53

Throw Pillow

$27

Fleece Blanket

$52

Duvet Cover

$110

Shower Curtain

$75

Bath Towel

$35

Tote Bag

$24

Weekender Tote Bag

$45

Zip Pouch

$25

Portable Battery Charger

$48

Yoga Mat

$64

Greeting Card

$4.30

Spiral Notebook

$14

iPhone Case

$32

Beach Towel

$35

Round Beach Towel

$75

Weekender Tote Bag

$45

Coffee Mug

$14

Men's Clothing

$28

Women's Clothing

$28

Youth Clothing

$24

Toddler Clothing

$22

Baby Clothing

$26

Title

Desiderata

Artist

Celestial Images

Medium

Painting - Oil On Canvas, Drawing, Digital Art Or Mixed Media Art

Description

During the hippy/peace era of the late 1960s the Desiderata was widely distributed in poster form as an inspirational lifestyle poem. It was made even more popular in 1971 when singer Les Crane used it to make a hit record and won a Grammy Award for the “best spoken word recording”. Later that same year it was published in the magazine Success Unlimited, which raised the issue of its history and legal copyright. Its history was subsequently traced back to “Max Ehrmann”, an American attorney and author who had originally penned and copyrighted the poem in 1927 as: “Go placidly amid the noise and haste”.

Desiderata

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 your truth quietly and clearly
and listen to others
even the dull and the ignorant
they too have their story

Avoid loud and aggressive persons
they are vexations to the spirit
If you compare yourself with others
you may become vain and 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 with your soul

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams
it is still a beautiful world
Be cheerful
Strive to be happy

Max Ehrmann