the sun is just rising in the morning of another day. what can i wish that this day may bring me? nothing that shall make the world or others poorer, nothing at the expense of other men; but just those few things which in their coming do not stop me but touch me rather, as they pass and gather strength.
i wish that this day could bring me a few friends, who understand me, and yet remain my friends; i also wish that this day could bring me a work to do which has real value.
i wish that this day could bring me a mind unafraid to travel, even though the trail be not blazed, and i wish that this day could bring me an understanding heart.
i wish that this day could bring me a sight of the eternal hills, and the blue sea stretching to the horizon, and of something beautiful which the hands of men have made.
i wish that this day could bring me a sense of humor, and the power to laugh, a little leisure with nothing to do.
and i crave for a few moments of quiet, silent meditation in the morning of this day.