One of the titles in my Chapters of Life entry was Rules of the House, which I will now divulge to you. I have a Halloween party coming up that I am hosting in my apartment, and I've got to admit that I'm a little nervous of what will transpire. My friends have been a bit iffy in the past when it comes to parties, and I've had to set a few House Rules. These are totally legit, by the way. No sarcasm intended.
1. Pants are optional. (This was created in college, and still stands. Make yo'self at home.)
2. Do not throw my cat. (Seriously. Why should I even have to say this? What kind of person are you? I will most certainly hold a grudge, and think less of you as a human being.)
3. Do not get drunk and break my glassware. (Okay, this was just a humorous threat, but I will still keep it nice and safe in my hutch from now on.)
4. Do not have sex on my couch. (Again.. seriously. WTF. I have a spare bedroom. Couldn't you AT LEAST use my spare bed?)
5. Friends do not ask friends for threesomes. (This should just be an unspoken rule. Why on God's green earth would you think this was a viable or even realistic idea?)
6. No smoking in my apartment or on my balcony (Management rules.)
7. PLEASE keep the obnoxiousness to a minimum. (We're not teenagers, and we do have quiet hours.)
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Lightly Child, Lightly
“It’s dark because you are trying too hard. Lightly child, lightly. Learn to do everything lightly. Yes, feel lightly even though you’re feeling deeply. Just lightly let things happen and lightly cope with them. So throw away your baggage and go forward. There are quicksands all about you, sucking at your feet, trying to suck you down into fear and self-pity and despair. That’s why you must walk so lightly. Lightly my darling...”
Aldous Huxley, The Island
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Desired Things
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 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 critical 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 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 labors 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 careful. Strive to be happy.
© Max Ehrmann 1927
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 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 critical 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 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 labors 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 careful. Strive to be happy.
© Max Ehrmann 1927
Chapters of Life
Here's an old post I started a long time ago, and as I've been lazy with this lately, I figure its good enough.
We all know there's a story behind every moment in life. At least a few that could make up some good chapters, right? I'm sure anyone reading this could come up with quite a few of their own, but over the years I've started compiling a list of chapter names for that day when I may find enough focus to write the stories down.. though some have already been written. Here's a few:
The Abandoned House
Makers Mark & Nine Inch Nails
Oh, Those Northern Boys
Everyone Deserves a Latin Lover
To the Lost Girls
Your Mom's Samoan High School Sweetheart
The Side of the Road
Running off to Boston to be With the One You Really Want
Here's Your Dagger, I'm Sorry for the Blood
A Tale of Two Erics
Friends Do Not Ask Friends
Rules of the House
Independent Women
We all know there's a story behind every moment in life. At least a few that could make up some good chapters, right? I'm sure anyone reading this could come up with quite a few of their own, but over the years I've started compiling a list of chapter names for that day when I may find enough focus to write the stories down.. though some have already been written. Here's a few:
The Abandoned House
Makers Mark & Nine Inch Nails
Oh, Those Northern Boys
Everyone Deserves a Latin Lover
To the Lost Girls
Your Mom's Samoan High School Sweetheart
The Side of the Road
Running off to Boston to be With the One You Really Want
Here's Your Dagger, I'm Sorry for the Blood
A Tale of Two Erics
Friends Do Not Ask Friends
Rules of the House
Independent Women
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