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To do the task I do not wish to do To yield obedience, not asking why To love and own the truth and scorn the lie To look a cold world bravely in the face To cheer for those that pass me in the race To bear my burdens gaily, unafraid To lend a hand to those that need my aid To measure what I am by what I give

Richard Scarry

I will be wowed by well-folded towels. I will marvel at the first sip of coffee. I will applaud the person who puts on their turn signal a full, wildly responsible 30 seconds early. I will celebrate the wild optimism of people who buy plants. I will notice the quiet heroism of someone canceling a Zoom meeting. I will appreciate the click of a pen that finally works after three tries. I will cherish the moment I wave back at someone who is definitely waving at the person behin

To combat notions of obligation. To apply to study. To reclaim imagination. To consult the resolves on Tetty’s coffin. To rise early. To study Religion. To go to Church. To drink less strong liquors. To keep Journal. To oppose laziness, by doing what is to be done to morrow. Rise as early as I can. Send for books for Hist. of war. Put books in order. Scheme life.   Samuel Johnson

1. Temperance. Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation. 2. Silence. Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation. 3. Order. Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time. 4. Resolution. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve. 5. Frugality. Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing. 6. Industry. Lose no time; be always employ'd in someth