life--a cruel hoax? | trixi's Blog

This wont cure your problems, but if you have never read this it makes the path a bit nicer:Go placidly amid the noise and the 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 to the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or 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 labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. by Max Ehrmann ©1927 (renewed) Bell & Son Publishing, LLC Reprinted with permission.

Well Trixi, I agree...sometimes we all need to have a little pity party for ourselves...do a little venting, crying-whatever. Just remember tho, once you are done-let all the bad stuff go...you'll feel much better and can then get on with life with a more calm and clear perspective. Oh, and don't quit school! :)

I once read Oscar Wilde said: Ah ! Self pity !! The only kind of pity that really counts !!! So go ahead, vent all you want, and after you feel that weight is off your shoulder, I believe you will be able to be calmer & think more clearly. I will be here if you need me.

Im still here if you need someone a friend....I have many pity partys for myself cause Im just so sick and tired of life at times....like you no one to fill in for me if I decide to just toally give up...hugs I do understand how you feel

thanks everyone. your comments and support mean alot to me :) ps i didn't quit school. i'm still hangin in there.