"O Lord.

Ooh, you are so big.

So absolutely huge.

Gosh, we're all really impressed down here, I can tell you.

Forgive us, O Lord,

For this,

Our dreadful toadying and barefaced flattery.

But you are so strong and, well,

Just so super.

Amen."

                               

(Copied from “The Meaning of Life” by Monty Python as spoken by Michael Palin.)

The Artist’s Prayer

Art Father, who hangs in heaven,

Our Father, who art in heaven,

Hallowed be thy paint.

Hallowed be thy name.

Thy groundwork’s done,

Thy Kingdom come,

de tails begun,

Thy will be done,

in creation as it is in conception

On earth as it is in heaven

Give us this day our daily inspiration,

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us those missed classes,

And forgive us our trespasses,

As we forgive occasional late grades for us.

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us on to graduation

And lead us not into temptation,

And to re canvas our easel.

but deliver us from evil.

For art is the reason, the power and the glory,

For yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory,

For us forever

for ever and ever.

Amen

                                                                 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 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 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 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.