Travelogue: Siargao Islands
Desiderata: A Life Filled with Compassion, Courage, and Self-discovery
A timelessly well-known prose poem of Max Ehrmann, "Desiderata", written in 1927 that provides a set of principles for leading a fulfilling and contented life. It emphasizes the importance of authenticity, compassion, and inner peace, and encourages us to focus on the present moment while striving for excellence in our pursuits. The word "desiderata" means " desired things " in Latin dictionary. The poem also urges us to avoid comparing ourselves to others and to develop resilience and strength to overcome life's challenges. https://www.oshonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Max-Ehrmann.jpg I can clearly remember the first time 'Desiderata' was introduced to us by our Advanced English teacher, Mrs. Marycel Ocon. She instructed us to perform the poem as a whole section in a verse choir. That night, after hearing the poem, I began to read and tried to comprehend its significance. It wa...
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