Recipe for a wonderful 2011

Take twelve whole months.
Clean them thoroughly

of all bitterness,
hate, and jealousy.
Make them just as fresh

and clean as possible.

Now cut each month

into 28, 30 or 31 parts,
but don’t make up

 the whole batch at once.
Prepare it one day at a time

out of these ingredients:

Mix well into each day

one part of faith,
one part of patience, 

one part of courage,
and one part of work.

Add to each day 

one part of hope,
faithfulness, generosity, 

and kindness.

Blend with one part prayer,

one part meditation,
and one good deed.

Season the whole

with a dash of good spirits,
a sprinkle of fun, a pinch of play,
and a cupful of good humor.

Pour all of this into

a vessel of love.
Cook thoroughly

over radiant joy,
garnish with a smile,
and serve with quietness,

unselfishness, and cheerfulness.

Enjoy ...