On this New year

For attractive lips,


Speak words of kindness.


For lovely eyes,


Seek out the good in people.


For a slim figure,


Share your food with the hungry.


For beautiful hair,


Let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day.


For poise,


Walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.


People, even more than things,


Have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed,


And redeemed; never throw out anyone.


Remember, if you ever need a helping hand,


You will find one at the end of each of your arms.


As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands;


One for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.