Ramon's World

Every now and then you come across a verse or some words of inspiration that stay with you forever.

I first came across Desiderata during our staff meeting last 2005.

Our Project Director gave us copy on Desiderata then he read the poem. After reading he told us that his principle in life is that he will really strive to be happy, no matter what happen. On that day, I realized that life is too short to be sad so I will really strive to be happy even i am the most unfortunate man in the world.

Enjoy and apply in your life from this day on:-

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

It's been a long time i did not post in my personal blog because I am so busy with my review and other things. I am so busy on researching on how to become successful on everything. Yesterday I visit one of the local bookstore in Davao City and secretly browsed different books about investing and secret of success. I asked myself where I stand on that moment. What is my measuring stick of success? To me, any human being who is striving to grow is already successful. We don't need much money so we can consider that we are successful because there a lot people who are financially stable but his family is disintegrating - I still considered him not successful. I think the main ingredients to succeed on everything in life. You must see the SFPHER (do the hardwork!)

• Spiritually, you’ll grow closer to God.
• Financially, you’ll grow towards freedom and abundance and generosity.
• Physically, you’ll grow healthier and happier.
• Emotionally, you’ll grow more peaceful and joyful.
• Relationally, you’ll grow in love.