It's that time of the year....

It's that time of the year....

Monday, December 31, 2012

Recipe for a Happy New Year…

 

Recipe for a Happy New Year

    Take twelve fine, full-grown months; see that these are thoroughly free from old memories of bitterness, rancor and hate, cleanse them completely from every clinging spite; pick off all specks of pettiness and littleness; in short, see that these months are freed from all the past—have them fresh and clean as when they first came from the great storehouse of Time. Cut these months into thirty or thirty-one equal parts. Do not attempt to make up the whole batch at one time (so many persons spoil the entire lot this way) but prepare one day at a time.

    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 this out is like leaving the oil out of the salad dressing— don’t do it), prayer, meditation, and one well-selected resolution. Put in about one teaspoonful of good spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a sprinkling of play, and a heaping cupful of good humor.

~ Anonymous ~

33 comments:

  1. This is absolutely perfect! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Oh, I love this....thank you so much for a much needed reminder!!! Happy 2013 to you and your family!!!

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  3. I love that, so true we often rush things!

    Happy New Year My dear!

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  4. That's a recipe that's good to sink one's teeth into!

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  5. Have a very blessed and joyful 2013, Beth!

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  6. That was very nice! I understood completely what you wrote about your heart doctor. I have quite a few doctors and I really feel none of them listen to me. When I tell them about my pain, they just sort of nod and say it's normal as you age. It's so frustrating!!!! I hope you have a nice celebration tonight and tomorrow! Thank you for always visiting.

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  7. I love this Beth!! So much better than "I vow to lose weight" etc...

    Happy New Year to YOUUUU!!

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  8. Beth, I like this recipe. Happy New Year to you. xoxo,Susie

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  9. Quite a workable way to enter the New Year! Thank you, Beth. Happy New Year to you! xo Nellie

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  10. Good recipe! God bless you in the new year.

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  11. Geat one. I need to copy it down and practice it.

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  12. That is the best RECIPE for a new year that I have seen. Blessings to you and I hope I can accomplish 1/3 of what you have posted here- xo Diana

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  13. Beth have a wonderful slide into the New Year, and all the best in 2013.

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  14. Happy New Year Beth! What a wonderful recipe! Thanks for sharing.

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  15. What a great way to start the new year. I am so thankful I met you this year. I look forward to getting to read you more in 2013. I wish you a joyous New Year.

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  16. Very good advice! Wishing you all the best in the New Year!

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  17. I like this such great advice and something many people need to do...........in order to have a happier life.

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  18. Thank you for the recipe!
    To a wonderful new year - 2013! sandie♥

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  19. Sounds like great advice. Now if only everyone would take it!! : )
    Happy New Year.

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  20. Good advice for those that heed it.
    Happy New Year.

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  21. Best recipe I have seen all December oh wait those pretzel rollo cookies were might yummy LOL...great advice. Thanks for your devotion and love the prayers and HUGS!!!
    Mama Beth I am a better person because of our friendship, the worry so many have for their mothers etc... has escaped me for so long but now because of you I feel that and I love the cards we exchange in the mail I think it is so sweet we send them out a day or 2 after eachother that is some bond huh? Thank you for adopting me I love you!!

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  22. Lovely

    Happy New Year, full of joy, health and God’s Blessings!
    BShell

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  23. Perfect post. Happy New Year!

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  24. All I have to say is the new year is upon us, so let's get on with it. I wish all the best to you Beth. You have been a wonderful friend.

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  25. Nice recipe. Happy New Year from your latest follower.
    Rick

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  26. I love this! "Prepare one day at a time" I love that. New year new beginnings. Have a beautiful day Beth!
    Blessings, Joanne

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  27. Something to live up to Beth, I'll try :-)

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  28. This is really sweet!
    Happy, happy new year, Beth! :)

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