It’s obvious some have come across a curious food item with the sign: “Eat me.” It’s tempting, isn’t it? The promise of big, of seeing more, of feeling stronger, of imagining things others have difficulty with. Dearest friend, before you take the first bite, please consider: what does it really mean to be a called giant? Being called a giant doesn’t make you better or worse than anyone else. It just makes you… different… some say more you. You’ll gain new perspectives, notice patterns others can’t. But you may also lose old vantage points and comforts—clothes that don’t fit, furnishings that feel too small. It’s okay to grieve those losses; take whatever time you need. Perspectives come with responsibilities. Every step matters. The ground may tremble when you move, and even your gentlest gestures might unsettle others. Be mindful, tread lightly, and stay attuned and empathetic to those around you. Avoid substances or behaviors that could dull your awareness, distort your judgment, or impair your coordination—clarity is necessary to move with kindness care. And, of course, watch your temper. “Hey, that’s not easy.” People of other perspectives might not understand what it’s like to be called a giant. They may mistrust you, envy you, or try to provoke you. Some will clamor for your attention; others will shrink away. It’s not fair, but it happens. We are here to help each other with difficulties. Be kind. Show loving and tender care, especially when we ourselves struggle to see it. Be patient, forgiving, steadfast. Being a called a giant means protecting each others from fears. It’s hard. It’s painful. But people are worth it. Love is worth it. Every ounce and milliliter of pain and hardship is worth it. Love is all you need.
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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 vexatious 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 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 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.
–by Max Ehrmann ©1927