PM 1.1.2024 <<<
Calm, composed, and intent despite all manner of diversion and distraction I will be, as – still within – I navigate the hubbub ever nearing my destination. |
With candor and grace, courtesy and compassion, empathy and tolerance, I shall endeavor to respect all, stopping short only of compromising my principles or relinquishing my free will. |
Knowing my own mind, in my scruples secure, discretely I will assert my views attentive ever to and considerate ever of others’ beliefs. |
Focusing on my own fortunes, my aspirations and progress theretoward, by my own notions of success I will proceed mindful of others’ circumstances, of differing goals and assessments without undue juxtaposition. |
Wary of treachery and deceit, but bearing in mind the essential decency and admirable struggles of most people, I’ll go my course striving to be genuine, true to myself and authentic to others and to age with some aplomb while cleaving to the light. |
The same firm tenderness which I wish to show to all I shall bestow upon myself, recalling always that accepting oneself and embracing life make kindness to others come naturally. |
In the face of misgivings regarding the ways of the world, fully aware of inequity and egregious injustice, opportunism and sheer villainy, I will cultivate hope and even optimism remembering the giants on whose shoulders I stand and giving thanks to the higher power. |