The world is full of good times --

Try not to wait for an invitation.

(. . . and thus ends my year of happy thoughts.  

I hope you've enjoyed them -- and come back for a visit now and then!)

 

 
The world is full of examples --

Try to be mindful of the one you're setting.

 

 
The world is full of wrinkles --

Try not to get too worked up about them.

 

The world is full of the inevitable --

Try to face it bravely 
(and keep your chin up).

 

The world is full of bad hair --

Try not to compound the problem.

 

The world is full of unreliable --

Try to inspire confidence.

 

 
The world is full of stereotypes --

 

Try to surprise everyone.

 

The world is full of passion --

Try to handle it with care.





  

  

The world is full of colors --

Try using every crayon in the box.

 

 
The world is full of good luck --

Try making your own.

 

  

The world is full of gravy --

 

Try to concentrate on the meat and potatoes.

 

 

The world is full of gossip --

Try to get the facts.

 

 

The world is full of shortcuts --

Try to do the job right.



 

 

The world is full of thankless jobs --

 

Try not to get discouraged.

 

 
The world is full of beautiful spots --

Try to spend time in your favorites.

  

The world is full of germs --

 

Try not to freak out.

 

 

The world is full of craziness --

 

Try not to lose your head.

 

   

The world is full of dancing --

Try to enjoy doing it alone.

 

The world is full of candy dishes --

Try to help yourself to something sweet.

 

 

 
The world is full of practice --

Try to keep getting better.

 
The world is full of big ideas --

 

Try to shoot the moon.

 

 
The world is full of zig-zag --

Try to find the most direct route.

 

  

The world is full of out-of-reach --

Try finding something to stand on.

 
The world is full of white toast --

Try to think outside the breadbox.

 

   

The world is full of bad dogs --

Try some obedience training.

 

The world is full of transience --

Try to put down roots.