I used to believe all the words of the lovely Desiderata, but as time passes, I find there is really no format for the way each of our lives evolves. Sometimes yes, things happen as they should, but mostly we deal with what we're given, and the people and places we're involved with.

Our lives are the result of actions, choices and decisions we've made. I don't believe we should sit back and wait for "whatever happens, to happen." Life is short. Make it fulfilling. Make it wonderful.

And I still find the Desiderata calming and lovely.