So my friend, Ellie, who I met in Argentina and ended up back packing through Peru and Bolivia, left DC (and me) for Duke Law School a few weeks ago. She sent me this inspiring poem that Duke is sharing with all the Law School students. It really makes you think. I sweat the small stuff ALL the time. As part of my mid year's resolution (which included this blog..) I'm trying to chill out a little and be an all around good person. It's tough but this poem helps me break it down and not feel to overwhelmed. Feel free to let me know how you make it through the day letting the small stuff go...
Success
By Ralph Waldo Emerson
To laugh often and much;
to win the respect of intelligent people
and the affection of children;
to earn the appreciation of honest critics
and endure the betrayal of false friends;
to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others;
to leave the world a bit better,
whether by a healthy child,
a garden patch
or a redeemed social condition;
to know even one life has breathed easier
because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.
This island would surely help me chill out.. isn't it beautiful?
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