One Spirit for Us

to My Dear Friend,

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there maybe in silence. As far as possible without surrender is on good terms with all person speak your truth quietly and clearly and listen to other, even the dull and ignorant they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive, they are vexation to the spirit. If you compare your self with other you may become vain and bitter; for always they will be greater and lesser persons than your self. 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 your virtue there is. Many persons strive for high ideals and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be your self. Especially, do not feign affection.

Neither is cynical about love, for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is 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 your self with your imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a whole some discipline, be gentle with your self.

You are child of the universe no less than the trees and the star. You have a right to be here. And whether or not 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 our soul. With all it sham and drudgery and broken dreams, it is still beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. (october,2002)