Count your blessings carefully.<\/p>\n
Think of them, appreciate each.<\/p>\n
Marinate them in fresh laughter<\/p>\n
(when was the last time you laughed?)<\/p>\n
and a few drops of tears<\/p>\n
(for sanity and balance.)<\/p>\n
Sieve belief carefully<\/p>\n
culling all the blind spots<\/p>\n
and information derived from media<\/p>\n
and loud talking individuals<\/p>\n
and add it to the mix.<\/p>\n
Add love if available.<\/p>\n
Make sure it is fresh,<\/p>\n
not stagnant. Look around you,<\/p>\n
it’s out there somewhere:<\/p>\n
in the eyes of a parent,<\/p>\n
in the smile of a child,<\/p>\n
in the warmth of your pet?<\/p>\n
\nTake a wok<\/p>\n
heat the silence till smoking.<\/p>\n
Add rage and wait<\/p>\n
till it starts to sputter.<\/p>\n
Make a paste of regret<\/p>\n
and fears and throw it out.<\/p>\n
Saute well, add humour<\/p>\n
and the marinated blessings<\/p>\n
fry on high heat for two minutes<\/p>\n
till the blessing are pliant and kind.<\/p>\n
Season with friendship<\/p>\n
and garnish with finely chopped<\/p>\n
duties and ambition.<\/p>\n
\nEnjoy contentment!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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