1. Take 12 fine, full-grown months; see that these are thoroughly cleansed from all old memories of bitterness, hate, and jealousy.
2. Cut these months into 30 or 31 equal parts. (This batch will keep for one year. Do not attempt to make more than one batch at a time. Many people spoil the entire lot in this way.)
3. Prepare one day at a time as follows. Into each day, put:

1. 12 parts of faith.
2. 11 of patience.
3. 10 of courage.
4. 9 of work (some people omit this ingredient and spoil the flavor of the rest).
5. 8 of hope.
6. 7 of fidelity.
7. 6 of open-mindedness.
8. 5 of kindness.
9. 4 of rest (leaving this out is like leaving the oil out of the salad -- don't do it).
10. 3 of prayer.
11. 2 of meditation.
12. 1 of well-selected resolution.
13. If you have no conscientious scruples, add a teaspoonful of good spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a sprinkling of play, and a heaping cupful of good humor.

4. Pour love liberally into the whole, and mix with strength.
5. Cook thoroughly in a warming heat.
6. Garnish with a few smiles and a sprig of joy.
7. Serve with quietness, unselfishness, and cheerfulness.
8. A Happy New Year is a certainty!

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