In all the many houses and states that we’ve lived in, my mom has always kept a copy of this in the bathroom. As far as wise words to live by and decorating ideas, I think that one’s pretty genius.17 weeks ago
sarah: I haven’t thought of this about this piece in a long time Thank you~sarah17 weeks ago
Cadi: This is gorgeous! And wonderful words to live by. May need to get a copy in our bathroom, stat! In other news, making a good, healthy dinner from scratch, a great big glass of red wine, and an extended Pinterest session last night did wonders for my constitution. Treat Yo’ self!17 weeks ago
brie.: oh i fell in love with this when i was on the cusp of becoming whoever i was to become. there is so much truth wrapped up in these words. be gentle with yourself. amen.17 weeks ago
Sara Rose: I think I first read this when I was an adolescent- maybe 10 or 11 and I remember it from even then. I had it memorized for awhile to get me through rough patches- when life got to the point that just going about daily business would make me shake, I would recite under my breath parts of it that would apply and make me feel better. I think I’ll be sharing this. Thank you for the lovely reminder.17 weeks ago
Madeleine: I needed this so much today. I feel like I can breathe again.
Thank you.17 weeks ago
Katy: I feel like this is just what I needed to see today since I’ve been feeling a little down about work and school. It’s nice to be reminded that, yes, it is still a beautiful world; I just have to be open to letting that beauty filter in.17 weeks ago
Sara Rose: I would agree with Katy. I’ve been down a lot lately too. This was a nice reminder to wake up too.17 weeks ago
Lana: I have read this many times and I love it more with each read. Have you ever read the manifesto the LuLuLemon uses on their bags? I posted it on my blog awhile back bc it is one of those treasures that makes you feel happy, empowered, and with a deep seed planted in hopes of being a better person and changing the world.
Here’s the link: http://www.lululemon.com/about/culture17 weeks ago
Laureen: I’m with Katy & Sara Rose about feeling a bit down.
Thanks for posting this – I think I’ll staple it to my forehead for the next few days.17 weeks ago
Julene: As always Sarah, you post the right words at the right time. “Speak your truth quietly and clearly”…must remember this.17 weeks ago
Margaret: I saw this recently in a photo book my mom made me, and it seemed odd- where did it come from? what was the context? what era? I didn’t have that info and so just appreciated the wisdom without knowing its provenance, but thank you sticking it in, in your version! Much better than the Always Wear Sunscreen speech, but similarly can make me choke up.17 weeks ago
Jesswest: I read this and LOVED it, but something struck me as off – could this really have been written in 1692? I didn’t think the concept of “Be yourself” really had much traction in the seventeenth century. I was intrigued enough to do a little research, and it turns out it was written in 1927 by Max Ehrmann, which takes nothing away from the poem itself. Still words to live by.17 weeks ago
Rachel: I know I’ve seen this before, and I loved revisiting it here. Thank you. And I loved your post on brilliance. I’m still figuring out where mine lies exactly…one of these days. x17 weeks ago
Maria: Ah, beautiful Desiderata! I read Max Erhmann’s lovely little reminder to live and be kind to myself each year on my birthday.17 weeks ago
Also, the last line is “Be cheerful” not “Be careful.”16 weeks ago
I’m so glad you pointed that out, Bex. I must admit “Be careful” was sticking out to me like a sore thumb! Stuff you find on the Internet: not always 100% accurate! Ha!16 weeks ago
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In all the many houses and states that we’ve lived in, my mom has always kept a copy of this in the bathroom. As far as wise words to live by and decorating ideas, I think that one’s pretty genius.17 weeks ago
sarah: I haven’t thought of this about this piece in a long time Thank you~sarah17 weeks ago
Cadi: This is gorgeous! And wonderful words to live by. May need to get a copy in our bathroom, stat! In other news, making a good, healthy dinner from scratch, a great big glass of red wine, and an extended Pinterest session last night did wonders for my constitution. Treat Yo’ self!17 weeks ago
brie.: oh i fell in love with this when i was on the cusp of becoming whoever i was to become. there is so much truth wrapped up in these words. be gentle with yourself. amen.17 weeks ago
Sara Rose: I think I first read this when I was an adolescent- maybe 10 or 11 and I remember it from even then. I had it memorized for awhile to get me through rough patches- when life got to the point that just going about daily business would make me shake, I would recite under my breath parts of it that would apply and make me feel better. I think I’ll be sharing this.
Thank you for the lovely reminder.17 weeks ago
Katie @ cakes, tea and dreams: Love this, so much. I need a copy for myself.17 weeks ago
Madeleine: I needed this so much today. I feel like I can breathe again.
Thank you.17 weeks ago
Katy: I feel like this is just what I needed to see today since I’ve been feeling a little down about work and school. It’s nice to be reminded that, yes, it is still a beautiful world; I just have to be open to letting that beauty filter in.17 weeks ago
Sara Rose: I would agree with Katy. I’ve been down a lot lately too. This was a nice reminder to wake up too.17 weeks ago
Lana: I have read this many times and I love it more with each read. Have you ever read the manifesto the LuLuLemon uses on their bags? I posted it on my blog awhile back bc it is one of those treasures that makes you feel happy, empowered, and with a deep seed planted in hopes of being a better person and changing the world.
Here’s the link:
http://www.lululemon.com/about/culture17 weeks ago
Laureen: I’m with Katy & Sara Rose about feeling a bit down.
Thanks for posting this – I think I’ll staple it to my forehead for the next few days.17 weeks ago
Julene: As always Sarah, you post the right words at the right time. “Speak your truth quietly and clearly”…must remember this.17 weeks ago
Margaret: I saw this recently in a photo book my mom made me, and it seemed odd- where did it come from? what was the context? what era? I didn’t have that info and so just appreciated the wisdom without knowing its provenance, but thank you sticking it in, in your version! Much better than the Always Wear Sunscreen speech, but similarly can make me choke up.17 weeks ago
Jesswest: I read this and LOVED it, but something struck me as off – could this really have been written in 1692? I didn’t think the concept of “Be yourself” really had much traction in the seventeenth century. I was intrigued enough to do a little research, and it turns out it was written in 1927 by Max Ehrmann, which takes nothing away from the poem itself. Still words to live by.17 weeks ago
Rachel: I know I’ve seen this before, and I loved revisiting it here. Thank you. And I loved your post on brilliance. I’m still figuring out where mine lies exactly…one of these days. x17 weeks ago
Maria: Ah, beautiful Desiderata! I read Max Erhmann’s lovely little reminder to live and be kind to myself each year on my birthday.17 weeks ago
Bex: Find the history of the poem here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desiderata
It was written in 1927, NOT 1692!
But it’s still nice.
Also, the last line is “Be cheerful” not “Be careful.”16 weeks ago
I’m so glad you pointed that out, Bex. I must admit “Be careful” was sticking out to me like a sore thumb!
Stuff you find on the Internet: not always 100% accurate! Ha!16 weeks ago