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VanIslander · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2004 3:58 pm Post subject:

#29 - Remember that not only do experiences differ, but also attitudes toward the same experience, regarding that half full/half empty cup; realize that attitudes can be contagious.

schwa · Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Location: Yap

#30

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let not this blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams; it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful.

Strive to be happy.

[I know, its a hippy poster cliche, but still worth an occasional reread. Remarkably appropriate to teaching here.]

mithridates · Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2004 4:26 am Post subject:

It's not a hippy poster, it was made in a church somewhere is Boston way back when, was it not? (I think it was Boston...)

TECO · Joined: 20 Jan 2003

Always have 2 or 3 months wages in your bank account,

Just in case...

aussie col · Joined: 31 Jan 2004

#29 - Soju

#30 - that red soju you can mix with coke to make cherry soju

schwa · Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Location: Yap

Numbers are getting a bit screwy here, but yes,

30 whatever .. a strong drinking muscle can foster esteem.

Jove · Joined: 20 Apr 2003 Location: Over the hill

31-Earplugs. Bring something to stick in your ears to help tune out the world, especially at night or in the mornings when squacking trucks pass by your window.

32-a comfortable pair of shoes or two. You'll be doin' a lot of walkin'.