September, 2007: OMG it’s the 60s again!

Written and published by: Dr. Toby Silverton & Dr. Bev McLagan
                                      Silverton McLagan Coaching

Personal Reflections

When we came upon this poem recently it was like “old home week”. This was the poem that inhabited a place of honour as a huge poster in my teenage bedroom. Knew it by heart back then and tried to live by its values too. So up it pops again and we were amazed at how much it echoed the very values we try to impart to our clients in our coaching and in the message of Live the Solution! newsletter. It’s all about being true to who you are, living a good life and finding inner-balance and happiness.

What are we thinking about?

We want to share this with you while we are stretching our souls and searching out our dreams in the U.K. this month. We hope you don’t just see the word “poem” and hit delete! Please read it, we think you’ll agree how relevant it is to today and that it offers pretty sound guidance for living life in our rush, rush world.

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 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 adversity 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 your labours and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul.  

With all it’s sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.

Until we return, here’s to dreams…

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Resources – quick links to check out resources
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• Learn to Say No, Fast! (2006) Toby Silverton, PhD. and Bev McLagan, PhD. Talk about the gift that keeps on giving, this one will last you a lifetime.
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• The Burnout Trap: Bounce Back from Over-Busy, Over-Tired and Overwhelmed! (2005) Toby Silverton, PhD. and Bev McLagan, PhD. http://www.theburnouttrap.com

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