Tag: quotes
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Desiderata by Max Ehrmann: “Go placidly amid the noise and haste”
The timeless wisdom of “Desiderata” resonates deeply with those of us on the recovery journey, particularly in times of profound change and challenge. Just as I wrote yesterday about transforming fear into freedom and finding serenity amid political uncertainty, Max Ehrmann’s 1927 prose poem offers a gentle reminder that peace and strength can be found…
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Dealing with haters
Thanks to Ryan for this gem. “What if someone despises me? Let them see to it. But I will see to it that I won’t be found doing or saying anything contemptible. What if someone hates me? Let them see to that. But I will see to it that I’m kind and good-natured to all,…
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“Give yourself permission to be creative”
Do what inspires joy…in you, not just what brings praise from the world.
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The purpose of art
“The purpose of art is not the release of a momentary ejection of adrenalin but is, rather, the gradual, lifelong construction of a state of wonder and serenity.” — Glenn Gould
