Walk where you have never been
and wonder at the beauty of this world.

Wish for the best, but work
for its own reward.

Give more than you receive
and share it freely.

Be moderate in all things,
except goodness.

Wait your turn
and, on occasion, give it away.

Learn, if just to know,
grow wise.

Dream often,
and find a way to live your fondest.

Do all you can
never to hurt another.

Help someone daily;
it will also heal your hurt.

Read, for a book
Or a poem can change your life.

Write your own story,
you may change another’s world.

Restore something old
and treasure it.

Reward freely,
repay always.

Obey and serve,
when it is due.

Always do what is right,
but do so ever with kindness.

Be confident in yourself
and humble before all others.

Give and receive love fully,
for that is the breath of life.

Be kind to all who will accept it,
and be fair to all others.

Beware that some are not good
and avoid but do not fear them.

Believe in something better,
and live to make it true.

Dig in good earth;
sow new life.

Reap with pride;
cook for pleasure.

Laugh out loud,
listen always.

Know the taste of longing
and the joy of play.

Listen to the music
you can find in silence.

Sing for the joy of it,
dance to its freedom.

Pray, even when it hard to believe,
for we were not meant to be alone.

Save for tomorrow,
each day.

Share from your heart
and with your hands.

Forgive as best you can,
for we are all only human.

Trust when you can,
but doubt when you ought.

Know that despite it all,
this life is good.

© by Randy Cadenhead.
Used with the author’s permission.