Life

When life is filled with difficulty, face it happily.
When life is filled with hardship, meld with it resolutely.
When life brings pain into our hearts, welcome it joyfully.
When life is peaceful, enjoy it naturally.
When life is bountiful, learn how to make an offering of it.
When life is confusing and muddled, get to know it better.
When life is beautiful, don’t forget to welcome it with a song.
When life is defeating, seek encouragement for yourself. 
When life is too leisurely, make sure you map out a plan.
Once the blueprint is set, follow it through to completion.
When life is exuberant, keep it firmly under control.
When life is in the midst of sudden change, watch it calmly and with care.
When the wind roars and the waves rise high, steer carefully. 
When life’s road is smooth, rest assured and follow it to the end. 
When voices pull life in different directions, don’t stray from your path for others’ sake.
When your life is misunderstood, don’t try to justify it; face it silently.
When faced with coarse company, smile and distance yourself quietly.
When your life is misunderstood by all, assume the air of a lion and pay them no heed.
When life brings you applause, accept it lightly and graciously.
When everyone gives up on you, shrug it off and don’t carry it with you.