Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. ………..avoid loud aggressive person for they are vexatious to the spirit. ……..take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. ……….many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness……..

These bits of the Desiderata guide me and have for a long time. I try to use the desiderata as a whole to guide me. These bits stand out.

The Buddha philosophy guides me too.