Take twelve whole months.
Clean them thoroughly of all
bitterness, hate, and jealousy.
Make them as clean as possible.

Now cut each month into twenty-eight,
thirty or thirty-one different parts,
but do not make the whole batch at once.

Prepare it one day at a time.

Into each day, mix well
1 part of faith,
1 part of patience,
1 part of courage ,
and 1 part of work.

Add to each day
1 part each of hope, faith,

compassion, contemplation,

and at least 1 good deed.

Season the whole mixture with

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

Pour all of this into a vessel of love.
Cook thoroughly over radiant joy,
garnish with a big smile,
and serve with humility, gratitude

and a cheerful ............

' Sairam ' !!