Take twelve, fine, full-grown months: see that these are thoroughly free from all old memories of bitterness, rancor, hate and jealously, cleanse them completely from every clinging spite; pick off specks of pettiness and littleness; in short, see that these months are freed from all the past---have them as fresh and clean as when they first came from the great storehouse of Time.
Cut these months into thirty or thirty-on equal parts. Don’t attempt to make up the whole batch at one time (so many people spoil the entire lot in this way), but prepare on day at a time as follows:
Into each day put equal parts of faith, patience, courage, work (some people omit this ingredient and so spoil the flavor of the rest), hope, fidelity, liberality, kindness, rest (leaving out this is like leaving the oil out of the salad – don’t do it), prayer, meditation, and one well-selected resolution. Put in about a teaspoonful of good spirits, a dash of fun, a sprinkling of play, and a heaping cupful of good humor.
Pour love into the whole and mix with gratefulness. Cook thoroughly in a fervent heat; garnish with a few smiles and sprigs of joy; then serve with quietness, unselfishness, and cheerfulness.
Makes generous servings.
Recipe courtesy of Dana Territo
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