I have been reading a lot of Rilke lately. I had forgotten how much I love poetry. I want to share some of my new favorites. I was first introduced to Rilke in a speech class, with his book Letters to a Young Poet, I had to write a speech based on one of the letters. This was one of my most difficult and rewarding assignments I did during my college career.
Let Life Happen to You
What should I say about your tendency to doubt your struggle or to harmonize your inner and outer life? My wish is ever strong that you find enough patience within you and enough simplicity to have faith. May you gain more and more trust in what is challenging, and confidence in the solitude you bear. Let life happen to you. Believe me: life is in the right in any case.
Furnborg, Jonsered, Sweden, November 4, 1904
Letters to a Young Poet
Rainer Maria Rilke
Peace!
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