Recipe for Living

Take yourself,
Peel off all layers of egotism and self pity,
Cut out all seeds of unkind thoughts and unhappy emotions,
Remove all prejudices and worries.

To this add:
one firm belief that life's worth living.

Mix well
With one practical ideal that you are Somebody.
Season with a sense of humor and optimism,
Sweeten with love.

Then add one strong determination to live at your highest every hour of the day, come what may.

Let effervesce for three hundred and sixty-five days,
Garnish with smiles and pleasant words,
Serve with gentleness and courage.

Note the effect.

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This is from the Yankee Kitchen Cookbook 1969. Author unknown.