life is full of heroism ..

[loki]

"life is full of heroism" is a quote from this poem desiderate, which i happen to like.

hi, my name is lok. born and raised in amsterdam, my parents are from hong kong. now in philadelphia, being a grad student in communication. love watching movies, especially going to film fests, reading books (murakami, jin yong), love listening to music (ranging from chinese pop to electronica to dnb) ..

well, nice to meet you all.

[hooligan]

hullo loki, welcome to yw. 'illadelphia!

[nola]

Glad you're at YW, Brother.

[Meki]

Hello & Welcome! Hope you enjoy & post a lot! ^_^V

[s1eve]

Hey there! Welcome!

[robotic]

hey lok ;D

welcome to yw <3

[pikachupacabra]

Welcome loki!

[537]

Hi, welcome, have a pint.

[ism]

Welcome to YW!

Any significance to using the name of the Norse Trickster God?

[Emperor_Mike]

Hahaha! I thought you wrote "life is full of heroine." I'll say.

Good day to you and welcome.

[tvbdude]

sup

[Atealtha]

From Amsterdam. Do you also listen to gabber?

[loki]

Hahaha! I thought you wrote "life is full of heroine." I'll say.

Good day to you and welcome.

haha i am from amsterdam, but it is not *that* bad. :wink:

From Amsterdam. Do you also listen to gabber?

wow how do you know gabber? gabber was super popular in the nineties .. but i didnt really listen to gabber. the subculture was a bit too aggresive for me.

Welcome to YW!

Any significance to using the name of the Norse Trickster God?

not any significance except that my real name is lok ..
and loki happens to be one of my favorite characters ever.
just love the ambiguity and his complexity. how can you not
like a character that literally spawned hell? :)

[tapestrybabe]

"life is full of heroism" is a quote from this poem desiderate, which i happen to like.

i had to look up the poem myself
to know what you were talking about...
and i agree, its a nice piece of work...

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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 to 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 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's 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.


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anyways, welcome to yw :)

[loki]

thanks for posting the poem .. it always makes me happy to read it again .. :)

[kimpossible]

Hi loki. Welcome to YW.

[julz]

Bunny!!!!!! muahahaha...told you I'll stalk you everywhere you go. *wink*

My fav. poem- "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.