
Take
12 fine, full-grown months.
See that these are thoroughly cleansed from all old
memories of bitterness, rancour, hate, and jealousy.
Cut these months into 30 or 31 equal parts. (This batch will keep for
one year. Do not attempt to make more than one batch at a time...
many people spoil the entire lot in this way).
Prepare one day at a time as follows:
Into each day, put 12 parts of faith, 11 of patience, 10 of courage,
nine of work (some people omit this ingredient and spoil the flavour of
the rest), eight of hope, seven of fidelity, six of open-mindedness,
five of kindness, four of rest (leaving this out is like leaving the oil
out of the salad ... don't do it), three of prayer, two of meditation,
and one of well-selected resolution.
If you have no conscientious scruples, add a teaspoonful of good
spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a sprinkling of play, and a
heaping cupful of good humour. Pour love liberally into the whole, and
mix with vim.
Cook thoroughly in a fervent heat. Garnish with a few smiles and a sprig
of joy; then serve with quietness, unselfishness, and cheerfulness.
A
Happy New Year is a certainty!


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