Desiderata by Max Ehrmann & TIME by Sir Lawrence Olivier

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 vexations 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 not this 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 labours 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.

TIME by Sir Lawrence Olivier

"Stand before me on
the sign of infinity, all you of the earth.

With the granting of the law of provination
comes the application of change.

I will give you the key
and with this knowledge please realise
comes the responsibility of sharing it.
I will show you the way.

It's very simple. Throughout the universe
there is order.

In the movements of the planets, in nature
and in the functioning of the human mind.

A mind that is in it's natural state of order, is in
harmony with the universe and such a mind is timeless.

Your life is an expression of your mind.
You are a creator of your own universe

For as a human being you are free to will whatever
state of being you desire through the use of your
thoughts and words.

There is great power there.
It can be a blessing or a curse

It is entirely up to you. For the quality of your life is
brought about by the quality of your thinking -
think about that.

Thoughts produce actions - Look at what
you are thinking.

See the pettiness and the envy and the greed and
fear and all the other attitudes that causes
you pain and discomfort.

Realise that the one thing you have absolute
control over is your attitude.

See the effect that it has on those around you.
For each life is linked to all life and your words
carry with them chain reactions like a stone
that is throwns into a pond.

If your thinking is in order, your words will
flow directly from the heart creating ripples
of love.

If you truly want to change your world, my
friends, you must change your thinking.

Reason is your greatest tool, it creates an
atmosphere of understanding which leads to
caring, which is love.

Choose your words with care
Go forth with love."