Desiderata
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 the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself to 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 the world is full of trickery. But let not this 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 in your soul. With all it's sham drudgery and broken dreams; it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
Well, that's the Desiderata. It was written in 1927 by Max Ehrmann.

I must have read that a thousand times growing up. There was a huge print of it hanging in my parents living room. I think it sums up the thoughts most people have about their lives at one time or another. Reading it just now makes me think about the God part and what that means to me... I went to catholic school and went to church every week for years and years. At the time I hated it and it just felt like a ritual thing that I was almost forced to do. Now I am really glad that I went... I think it made me a better person. I don't follow any organized religion now...I have my own. It's called try not to be an asshole! haha! I think that may actually be the basis for most religions. Everyone is worth my time, everyone deserves a hello and a smile, and hold the door open for someone whenever possible. Everyone is different and I am not better than anyone. Sacrificing myself for the benefit of others is what I do... and if it makes them happy, then it isn't really a sacrifice at all... it's the right thing to do. Making others happy is what makes me happy.

The Try Not To Be An Asshole church is now open......I encourage everyone to join! :)