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I have lived in the US, Germany and currently Canada. I've been extremely fortunate to be able to travel frequently. My goal is to use this site to record what I can of my trips, so the updating will probably come in fits and starts as I remember old trips and record new ones.

I'm not terribly religous, but I've always been fond of this small writing and try to emmulate the spirit of it - especially when I experience new places and meet new people.

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 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 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 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 with your soul.

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

Written by Max Ehrmann

Intro Updated Feb 20, 2010
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tushark Jan 24, 2013 at 12:37 AM

Happy birthday.
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kushalsinghshekhawat Jan 23, 2013 at 9:20 PM

Happy Birth Day Dear...
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Usctwin Jan 23, 2013 at 10:50 AM

Have a great birthday!
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Odinnthor Jan 23, 2013 at 8:11 AM

Again, a note to wish you the happiest of Birthdays. Make it a good one. One love.....d:o)
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urpi_tamya Jan 23, 2013 at 7:36 AM

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urpi_tamya Jan 23, 2013 at 7:36 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS !!! HAVE LOVELY DAY :-) GOD BLESS YOU.
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Dymphna1 Jan 23, 2013 at 7:25 AM

Happy Birthday
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VZ-Pam Jan 16, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Hey are you around ? me & Betsy are in Singapore
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VZ-Pam Nov 6, 2012 at 12:33 PM

I am looking forward to meet you in January :D
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chocolatecake Nov 4, 2012 at 12:02 AM

'You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.' As Rick Warren said on 'The Purpose Driven Life', we are not accidental, we all come here with a purpose, some might have already known, but some is still searching..........